No. 433 in German
endlich
"Endlich" means "finally" or "finite" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Endlich ist der Sommer da.
Finally, summer is here.
In this sentence, 'endlich' is used to express relief or excitement about the arrival of a long-awaited event, emphasizing the emotional significance.
Er hat endlich seinen Abschluss gemacht.
He finally graduated.
Here, 'endlich' is indicating the culmination of a prolonged effort or wait that has now successfully concluded.
Endlich! Ich habe dich gesucht.
At last! I have been looking for you.
In this usage, 'endlich' serves as an exclamation, often at the beginning of a statement, underscoring the emotion of satisfaction or impatience after a period of waiting or searching.
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