German Conversation · Level 29
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German word
schließlich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃliːslɪç/
Meaning
- adverbfinally
Example
Wir haben schließlich eine Entscheidung getroffen.
We finally made a decision.
More examples
Nach langer Suche fand er schließlich die richtige Stelle.
After a long search, he finally found the right job.
Core concept
A line of events and arguments reaches its final point, where one outcome stands.
Common phrases
und schließlich
and finally
Similar words
endlich: Something happens at last after prolonged waiting or difficulty.
letztlich: Ultimately, the matter leads to a final conclusion or result.
zuletzt: The event occurs last in time, or the action is done last.
Definition in German
Bedeutet, dass etwas letztlich oder am Schluss einer Reihe von Überlegungen oder Ereignissen gilt.
Word origin
Schließlich derives from Schluss, meaning "end" or "conclusion," with -lich, and its adverbial use denotes what holds at the end.
Usage tips
- Schließlich often means "after all" or "ultimately" without implying a long delay, unlike endlich, which often means "at last" after waiting.
Other meanings
- after alladverb
- eventuallyadverb
Opposites
- zuerstfirstadverb
Related words
- der Schlussconclusionnoun
- schlussendlichultimatelyadverb