letztmals
for the last time
For the last time; refers to the final occurrence of an event or action in a series.
EXAMPLE
Die Mannschaft trat in dieser Formation letztmals vor zwei Jahren an.
The team last appeared in this formation two years ago.
letztmals
for the last time
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Word structure
The adverb 'letztmals' (for the last time) is a fixed combination of 'letzt-' (from 'letzte', meaning last) and the ending '-mals', which means 'time.' It is a compact form of 'zum letzten Mal' (for the last time).
EXAMPLE
Die Olympischen Spiele fanden hier letztmals 1972 statt.
The Olympic Games were held here for the last time in 1972.
Sentence position
As an adverb, 'letztmals' (for the last time) can appear in different positions in the sentence. If it is in position 1, the conjugated verb follows immediately. However, it can also stand after the verb and subject.
EXAMPLE
Letztmals habe ich ihn vor seiner Abreise gesehen.
I saw him for the last time before his departure.
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This word belongs more to written language or a more formal style. It is often used in reports, news, or official announcements.
EXAMPLE
Der Künstler trat gestern Abend letztmals öffentlich auf.
The artist appeared in public for the last time yesterday evening.
Compare with
letztmals vs zuletzt
last / recently
Zuletzt refers to the most recent occurrence of an event without ruling out a repetition. Letztmals explicitly refers to its final occurrence in the series. If the event can happen again, zuletzt is appropriate; if it ends with this occurrence, letztmals is the right choice.
letztmals
Das Stück wurde am Freitag letztmals aufgeführt und danach aus dem Programm genommen.
The play was performed for the last time on Friday and was then removed from the schedule.
zuletzt
Das Stück wurde zuletzt am Freitag aufgeführt und steht nächste Woche wieder auf dem Programm.
The play was last performed on Friday and will be on the schedule again next week.
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