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.
