No. 2,056 in German
schliesslich
"Schließlich" means "finally" or "eventually."
In a sentence
Schließlich konnten wir das Problem lösen.
Finally, we were able to solve the problem.
Used to express the culmination of an effort or process, implying resolution or achieving a goal.
Er hat schließlich recht gehabt.
He was right after all.
Used to convey that the outcome is true or correct in hindsight or retrospective understanding.
Schließlich habe ich eine Erklärung gefunden.
Eventually, I found an explanation.
Used to indicate reaching a conclusion or realization after a period of searching or considering.
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