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letzt

last · recently

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Definition & meaning

The word letzt is an adjective that primarily translates to "last" or "latest" in English. It is used to describe the final item in a sequence or the most recent occurrence of something.

Final/Last: Refers to the end of a series or the position at the very back (e.g., the last place in a race).
Latest/Most recent: Refers to something that has happened or appeared most recently (e.g., the latest news).

When used as "letzten Endes" or "letztendlich," it carries the meaning of "ultimately" or "in the end."

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar: As an adjective, letzt must be declined based on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies. Common forms include:

letzte (e.g., der letzte Tag)
letzten (e.g., den letzten Mann)
letztes (e.g., das letzte Mal)

Word origin: It originates from the Middle High German "letze," which meant "last" or "hindmost." It is etymologically related to the word "lassen" (to leave behind), implying that which is "left" at the end of a process.