ADVERB

spätestens/ˈʃpɛːtəstn̩s/at the latest; no later than

spätestens is a German adverb that means at the latest or no later than. It is pronounced /ˈʃpɛːtəstn̩s/.

Definitions

1.no later than a particular time or deadline(time limit)

a.at the latest possible point before something is too late

Bitte kommen Sie spätestens um acht Uhr.Please arrive no later than eight o’clock.

b.used to signal the final point by which something should happen

Die Hausaufgaben müssen spätestens bis Freitag abgegeben werden.The homework must be handed in by Friday at the latest.

Frequently asked questions

What does "spätestens" mean in English?
"spätestens" means at the latest or no later than. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "spätestens"?
"spätestens" is pronounced /ˈʃpɛːtəstn̩s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "spätestens"?
"spätestens" is a adverb in German.

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