ADVERB

letztendlich/lɛt͡stˈʔɛntlɪç/ultimately; finally; in the end

letztendlich is a German adverb that means ultimately, finally, or in the end. It is pronounced /lɛt͡stˈʔɛntlɪç/.

Definitions

1.in the end; after all considerations(conclusion or result)

a.ultimately, when everything has been taken into account

Letztendlich entscheidet die Geschäftsleitung über das Projekt.—In the end, the management decides about the project.

b.finally, as a result after a process or discussion

Wir haben lange diskutiert, aber letztendlich haben wir uns geeinigt.—We discussed for a long time, but finally we came to an agreement.

Frequently asked questions

What does "letztendlich" mean in English?
"letztendlich" means ultimately, finally, or in the end. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "letztendlich"?
"letztendlich" is pronounced /lɛt͡stˈʔɛntlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "letztendlich"?
"letztendlich" is a adverb in German.

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