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 the end; finally; eventually(temporal, sequencing)

a.denoting that something happens at the end of a process or after a series of events

Schließlich haben wir eine Lösung gefunden.In the end, we found a solution.

2.after all; because; considering that(reason/explanation)

a.used to justify or explain something

Wir sollten ihn einladen, schließlich ist er unser Freund.We should invite him—after all, he is our friend.

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.

Related adverbs

Learn German faster with Alexandria flashcards

Build your German vocabulary with focused flashcard study in the Alexandria app.