No. 604 in Ukrainian
кінці
The Ukrainian word "кінці" translates to "ends" or "tips" in English.
In a sentence
В кінці дороги видно маленький будинок.
At the end of the road, a small house is visible.
Here, 'кінці' (at the end) is used to indicate a location or terminal point along a path or journey.
Ми мусимо знайти спосіб вирішити цю проблему в кінці кінців.
We must find a way to solve this problem in the end.
'В кінці кінців' (in the end) is a set phrase meaning 'in the final analysis' or 'ultimately'.
Я загубив свої ключі і знайшов їх аж наприкінці.
I lost my keys and found them only at the very end.
In this context, 'наприкінці' (at the very end) specifies a point at the conclusion of an event or timeline.
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