adverbadverb
allerletzt
last
Definition & meaning
The word "allerletzt" is an adjective used to emphasize that something is the final, ultimate, or very last in a series or sequence. It denotes the absolute end point, after which nothing else follows.
- The final one: Referring to the very last item in a chronological or spatial order.
- Ultimate/Extreme: Sometimes used to emphasize the most extreme degree of something (e.g., the last possible chance).
Grammar & Word origin
"Allerletzt" is a compound adjective formed by the prefix "aller-" (a genitive plural form of the determiner "all", used here as an intensifier) and the adjective "letzt" (last).
- Grammar: It is declined like a standard German adjective depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies (e.g., der allerletzte Versuch, die allerletzte Chance).
- Origin: The prefix "aller-" functions to heighten the superlative nature of "letzt", moving beyond a simple "last" to emphasize that it is the definitive end.
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Examples
Am allerletzten Tag kam sie endlich vorbei.adverb
On the very last day, she finally came by.
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