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ultimately
In the end; ultimately; when everything is taken into consideration. Expresses the final result or the actual core point.
Wir haben lange diskutiert, aber letztlich war es seine Entscheidung.
We discussed it for a long time, but ultimately it was his decision.
The adverb 'letztlich' (ultimately) is derived from the adjective 'letzt' (last; letzte, letzter, letztes). It emphasizes the final, that is, the “last,” conclusion or result after weighing things up.
Nach langem Überlegen war es letztlich die beste Lösung.
After thinking about it for a long time, it was ultimately the best solution.
'Letztlich' (ultimately) can be placed flexibly in the sentence. If it is in position 1, the verb follows immediately. But it can also stand after the verb within the sentence to emphasize the statement.
Letztlich kommt es auf die Qualität an.
Ultimately, it comes down to quality.
'Letztlich' (ultimately) is often used in written language or in more formal discussions. It signals that you are summarizing an argument or making a core statement after careful consideration.
Obwohl es viele Gegenargumente gab, war die Reform letztlich ein Erfolg.
Although there were many counterarguments, the reform was ultimately a success.
finally / finite
Both words can point to a final result. „Endlich“ emphasizes that something happens after a delay or a long wait, often with a sense of relief. „Letztlich“, by contrast, summarizes a result after weighing or considering all the circumstances. Use „endlich“ for something long-awaited finally happening and „letztlich“ for the final result.
Nach Prüfung aller Vorschläge war dieser Plan letztlich die beste Lösung.
After reviewing all the proposals, this plan was ultimately the best solution.
Nach vielen Wochen lag die Genehmigung endlich vor.
After many weeks, the permit was finally available.
