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Describes something that is final, definitive, or concluding. It can refer to a decision, a version, or the last part of a competition.
Nach langer Diskussion wurde die finale Entscheidung getroffen.
After a long discussion, the final decision was made.
teleological
In philosophy, it describes something that is directed toward a purpose or goal (teleological).
Die finale Ursache eines Stuhls ist, dass man darauf sitzen kann.
The final cause of a chair is that one can sit on it.
The word 'final' (final) is often used in formal or technical contexts, for example in sports ('die finale Runde' — the final round), in business ('das finale Angebot' — the final offer), or in project management ('die finale Version' — the final version).
Das Team bereitet sich auf das finale Spiel der Saison vor.
The team is preparing for the final game of the season.
'Final' (final) is frequently combined with nouns that describe a process or a series of steps. Typical collocations are 'die finale Entscheidung' (the final decision), 'die finale Abstimmung' (the final vote), or 'das finale Produkt' (the final product).
Nach der finalen Abstimmung stand der Gewinner fest.
After the final vote, the winner was clear.
This meaning is very rare and is used almost exclusively in philosophical or philosophy-of-science texts. In everyday life, you will hardly encounter this meaning.
Aristoteles beschreibt die finale Ursache als den Zweck, für den etwas existiert.
Aristotle describes the final cause as the purpose for which something exists.
last
For a version at the end of the editing process, both „letzt“ and „final“ may fit. „Letzt“ can simply refer to the most recent version chronologically, while „final“ emphasizes more strongly that it is intended to be conclusive and not subject to further revision. Use „letzt“ for the sequence and „final“ for the completion status.
Die finale Version des Berichts liegt jetzt auf meinem Schreibtisch.
The final version of the report is now on my desk.
Die letzte Version des Berichts liegt jetzt auf meinem Schreibtisch.
The last version of the report is now on my desk.
