Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

schließlich

Translation (Übersetzung) finally, after all, ultimately
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʃliːslɪç]
B1
Adverbs
Intermediate
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Tags (Tags)
adverb reason intermediate B1 conclusion
Schließlich is an adverb used to indicate a conclusion, result, or final point in an argument. It can mean 'finally' in the sense of 'in the end' or 'after all' when explaining a reason. It often appears at the beginning or end of a sentence.

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schließlich is a German Adverbs

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schließlich Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Schließlich haben wir die Prüfung bestanden.
After all, we passed the exam.
Explaining a positive outcome after effort.
Er ist schließlich der Experte.
He is, after all, the expert.
Justifying someone's authority or opinion.
Wir müssen schließlich pünktlich sein.
We have to be on time, after all.
Giving a reason for an obligation.

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schließlich Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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related verb (verwandtes Verb)
schließen
Meaning: to close, to conclude
Tense: infinitive
Example: Wir schließen die Tür. (We close the door.)
Verb

schließlich Usage - schließlich Collocations - schließlich Idioms - schließlich Synonyms - schließlich Antonyms

schließlich Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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schließlich Collocations (Kollokationen)

schließlich collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn schließlich word combinations and how to use schließlich with other words naturally.

schließlich und endlich
finally and at last
Medium frequency
das ist schließlich klar
that is clear after all
Medium frequency
schließlich muss man sagen
finally one must say
Medium frequency
schließlich ging es darum
after all it was about
Medium frequency
schließlich hat er recht
after all he is right
High frequency

schließlich Idioms (Redewendungen)

schließlich idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing schließlich with meanings and explanations. Master schließlich expressions used in everyday German.

Schließlich ist nicht alles Gold, was glänzt.
After all, not all that glitters is gold.
A proverb meaning appearances can be deceiving, used to caution against judging by surface qualities.
Schließlich kommt es darauf an.
Ultimately, it depends on that.
Used to emphasize the crucial point or factor in a situation.

schließlich Synonyms (Synonyme)

schließlich synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for schließlich and expand your German vocabulary. Learn schließlich similar words and their usage.

endlich
Meaning: finally, at last
High similarity
letztendlich
Meaning: ultimately, in the end
High similarity
schlussendlich
Meaning: finally, in conclusion
High similarity
im Endeffekt
Meaning: in the final analysis
Medium similarity
zum Schluss
Meaning: at the end
Medium similarity

schließlich Antonyms (Antonyme)

schließlich antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to schließlich. Discover schließlich opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

zuerst
Meaning: first, at first
anfangs
Meaning: initially, at the start
vorläufig
Meaning: provisionally, for now

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schließlich Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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