German word

letztlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɛtstlɪç/

Meaning

  • adverbin the end

Example

Es regnete die ganze Zeit, aber letztlich sind wir doch spazieren gegangen.

It rained the whole time, but in the end we went for a walk after all.

Illustration for letztlich (in the end)

More examples

Viele Optionen wurden geprüft; letztlich lohnt es sich, die einfachste zu wählen.

Many options were considered; in the end, it is worth choosing the simplest one.

Core concept

A winding process arrives at one final conclusion.

Common phrases

  • letztlich lohnt es sich

    in the end, it is worth it

  • letztlich bleibt die Frage

    in the end, the question remains

Similar words

schließlich: Indicates what finally happens after events have unfolded.
letztendlich: Summarizes the ultimate result or conclusion of a matter.
am Ende: Refers to the final point in time or the end of a discussion.

Definition in German

Letztlich heißt, dass etwas am Ende zu einem bestimmten Ergebnis oder Fazit führt.

Word origin

Letztlich is formed from letzt ('last') with the suffix -lich, and its meaning developed from 'finally' to a concluding result.

Usage tips

  • As an adverb, letztlich is lowercase and often introduces an overall conclusion or result rather than a strictly timed final event.

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