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.

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