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German ADJECTIVE B2 Rank 9871

ultimate

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ultimate

Describes something as the best, most extreme, or final of its kind. It is often used to express an extreme or unsurpassed quality.

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Für viele Gamer ist das hier das ultimate Spielerlebnis.

For many gamers, this is the ultimate gaming experience.

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ultimate vs letzt

last

'letzt' and 'ultimate' can both have to do with an end or a highest point. 'letzt' is the normal German word for something that comes at the end of a sequence. It does not evaluate the thing. 'ultimate' sounds modern and often promotional. It means more that something is the best, most extreme, or final of its kind. So you say 'der letzte Platz' (the last place) in a sequence, but 'der ultimate Guide' (the ultimate guide) when something is presented as especially complete or especially good.

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ultimate

Für Fans ist dieses Buch der ultimate Reiseführer durch die Stadt.

For fans, this book is the ultimate travel guide to the city.

letzt

Wenn alle Aufgaben fertig sind, kommt der letzte Test.

When all the tasks are finished, the last test comes next.

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