ADVERB
schließlich/ˈʃliːslɪç/finally; after all; in the end
schließlich is a German adverb that means finally, after all, or in the end. It is pronounced /ˈʃliːslɪç/.
Definitions
1.at last; in the end; finally (after a process, effort, or waiting)(temporal/conclusion)
a.after a period of time or expectation
Nach einer langen Reise kamen wir schließlich an.—After a long journey, we finally arrived.
2.after all; as a reason or justification(reason/emphasis)
a.as an explanation or argument for something
Er kann nicht kommen, schließlich ist er krank.—He can't come, after all, he's sick.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "schließlich" mean in English?
- "schließlich" means finally, after all, or in the end. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "schließlich"?
- "schließlich" is pronounced /ˈʃliːslɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "schließlich"?
- "schließlich" is a adverb in German.
