letztgenannte
Translation
the last-mentioned, the latter
Examples
Der erstgenannte Film war gut, der letztgenannte schlecht.
The first-mentioned film was good, the last-mentioned was bad.
Die letztgenannte Person sollte vortreten.
The last-mentioned person should step forward.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) the last-mentioned ... The last-mentioned film was bad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Letzteres (the latter); Antonyms: erstgenannt (the first-mentioned)
Etymology
A compound of 'letzt' (last) and 'genannt' (named, mentioned), the past participle of 'nennen' (to name). Literally 'last-named'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'letzt' (last) + 'genannte' (named). It's very literal. Often used in contrast to 'erstgenannt'.