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Emphasizes that something or someone is definitively and without exception the last in a series or sequence.
Das war unsere allerletzte Chance, das Spiel noch zu gewinnen.
That was our very last chance to still win the game.
The prefix 'aller-' is used before superlatives to intensify them. It means something like 'of all'. It can also be formed with other adjectives, e.g. 'der Allerbeste' (the very best) or 'die Allerschönste' (the most beautiful of all).
Das war der allerbeste Kuchen, den ich je gegessen habe.
That was the very best cake I have ever eaten.
'Allerletzt' (very last) is a very strong form of 'letzt' (last). It emphasizes that there is absolutely no further possibility, person, or thing in a series. It expresses finality.
Ich gebe dir eine allerletzte Warnung.
I'm giving you one very last warning.
The adjective is often used in emotional or dramatic situations. Typical combinations are 'die allerletzte Chance' (the very last chance), 'der allerletzte Versuch' (the very last attempt), or 'im allerletzten Moment' (at the very last moment).
Er erwischte den Zug im allerletzten Moment.
He caught the train at the very last moment.
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Both words refer to the end of a series. „Letzt“ names the last element, while „allerletzt“ emphasizes more strongly that nothing follows afterward, definitively and without exception. Use „letzt“ for an ordinary sequence and „allerletzt“ when the final ending should be especially emphasized.
Der allerletzte Läufer kam kurz vor Sonnenuntergang ins Ziel.
The very last runner reached the finish line shortly before sunset.
Der letzte Läufer kam kurz vor Sonnenuntergang ins Ziel.
The last runner reached the finish line shortly before sunset.
