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German ADJECTIVE B2 Rank 14003

allerletzt

very last

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allerletzt

very last

Emphasizes that something or someone is definitively and without exception the last in a series or sequence.

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Das war unsere allerletzte Chance, das Spiel noch zu gewinnen.

That was our very last chance to still win the game.

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allerletzt vs letzt

last

'letzt' and 'allerletzt' both refer to the end of a sequence. 'letzt' is the normal form: something comes at the end. 'allerletzt' gives stronger emphasis that nothing really comes after it, or that someone is at the very back of the line. Learners may confuse the words because they mean almost the same thing. If you only want to name the position at the end, 'letzt' is enough. If you want to emphasize the end especially strongly, 'allerletzt' fits better.

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allerletzt

Paul kam als Allerletzter ins Ziel.

Paul crossed the finish line very last.

letzt

Am Montag besprechen wir den letzten Punkt auf der Liste.

On Monday, we will discuss the last item on the list.

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