наконец

This is the 2779th most frequent Russian word.


наконец

"At last" or "finally."


In this sentence, 'наконец-то' is used to express relief and culmination after waiting or a long process.

Наконец-то я приехал домой после долгой поездки.

Finally, I came home after a long trip.


Here, 'наконец' signifies the completion of the waiting period with the train's arrival.

Мы долго ждали поезд, и он наконец прибыл.

We waited for the train for a long time, and it finally arrived.


The word 'наконец' is used in this context to show the resolution or conclusion of a process of realization.

Сначала он не хотел признавать свою ошибку, но наконец понял свою вину.

At first, he didn't want to admit his mistake, but he finally understood his fault.