spätestens
latest · at the latest
Bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt muss etwas erledigt sein, nicht später.
The German word "spätestens" is an adverb that means "at the latest". It is derived from the adjective "spät", which means "late". "Spätestens" is often used to specify the utmost deadline or latest time by which something should occur. Similar words in German include "bis spätestens" (by no later than), "späterstens" (a less common variant with the same meaning), and "frühestens" (at the earliest).
Differences from Similar Words
- "Bis spätestens" generally emphasizes a specific deadline.
- "Frühestens" is its antonym, indicating the earliest possible time rather than the latest.
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Examples
Spätestens um zehn Uhr sollte er hier sein.adverb
He should be here by ten o'clock at the latest.
Wir treffen uns spätestens morgen.adverb
We will meet at the latest tomorrow.
Spätestens nächste Woche müssen wir das Projekt beenden.adverb
We must finish the project next week at the latest.
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