No. 758 in Swedish
äntligen
"Äntligen" means "finally" in English.
In a sentence
Äntligen är det fredag!
Finally, it's Friday!
The word 'äntligen' is used here to express relief or excitement for the arrival of Friday.
Hon har äntligen fått ett jobb.
She has finally gotten a job.
Here, 'äntligen' emphasizes the long-awaited or desired success in obtaining employment.
Vi är äntligen framme.
We are finally here.
In this case, 'äntligen' conveys the relief or satisfaction upon reaching a destination after a journey.
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