schließlich

This is the 311th most frequent German word.


schließlich

"Schließlich" means "finally" or "in the end."


The word 'schließlich' here is used to indicate a final decision after considering other possibilities or events, denoting the culmination of the decision-making process.

Schließlich beschlossen wir, nach Hause zu gehen.

Finally, we decided to go home.


Here, 'schließlich' is used similarly to 'lastly' or 'in conclusion' to introduce the final point or remark in a series.

Schließlich möchte ich Ihnen für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit danken.

Lastly, I would like to thank you for your attention.


In this context, 'schließlich' expresses the conclusion reached after a period of deliberation or thought.

Er hat sich schließlich für das rote Auto entschieden, nachdem er überlegt hatte.

In the end, he decided on the red car after considering.