letztlich
ultimately
Es bedeutet am Ende oder schließlich, wenn man alles bedenkt.
"Letztlich" is a German adverb that means "ultimately" or "in the end". It signifies a final point or outcome after considering all facts, occurrences, or arguments. It can also be translated as "finally" when used in the sense of reaching a conclusion.
"Letztlich" comes from "letzt", which refers to something last or final.
Similar words in German that convey a related meaning include "schließlich" (finally or eventually), "endgültig" (final or definitive), and "letzten Endes" (at the end of the day or when all is said and done).
"Letztlich" suggests the ultimate or decisive point; "schließlich" can be related to the sequence of events leading to a conclusion; "endgültig" implies a sense of permanence to the result; and "letzten Endes" emphasizes the conclusion of a process or consideration.
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Examples
Letztlich musst du selbst entscheiden.adverb
Ultimately, you have to decide for yourself.
Letztlich hat sie das Rennen gewonnen.adverb
Ultimately she won the race.
Letztlich hat er die Prüfung doch noch bestanden.adverb
Ultimately, he passed the exam after all.
Letztlich kam er zu spät zum Treffen.adverb
Ultimately, he arrived late to the meeting.
Letztlich war das Ergebnis viel besser als erwartet.adverb
Ultimately, the result was much better than expected.
Letztlich haben wir uns auf eine gemeinsame Lösung geeinigt.adverb
Ultimately, we agreed on a common solution.
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