äntligen
äntligen as an adverb
Meaning
finally; at last
In Swedish: till slut, till sist
äntligen as an interjection
Meaning
finally! (Used to express sudden pleasure, joy, or great excitement in regard to an announcement or a message.)
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äntligen in a sentence
- nu har jag äntligen fått en bra lägenhetat last I have got a good apartment
Questions
What does äntligen mean in English?
äntligen means “finally, at last”.
Origin
From Middle Low German endeliken, from ende, near-equivalent to ändlig (“finite”) + -en (adverbial suffix).
Nearby common words
äntligen is number 866 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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