No. 735 in German
letztlich
Ultimately; in the end.
In a sentence
Letztlich haben wir uns entschieden, das Haus zu kaufen.
Ultimately, we decided to purchase the house.
Here, 'letztlich' is utilized to denote a conclusion or final decision made after consideration, effectively equating to 'ultimately' or 'in the end' in English.
Letztlich zählt die Motivation, um Erfolg zu haben.
In the end, motivation is what counts to achieve success.
In this instance, 'letztlich' emphasizes the primary or concluding importance of motivation, emphasizing its overarching significance after assessing impacts—similar to 'in the end'.
Die Idee wurde letztlich von allen als sinnvoll erachtet.
The idea was ultimately considered reasonable by everyone.
Here, 'letztlich' is used to indicate the final consensus or judgment that was reached, akin to saying 'finally' or 'ultimately' when summarizing an agreement or outcome.
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