schlussendlich
Translation
finally, in the end, ultimately
Examples
Schlussendlich haben wir uns geeinigt.
In the end, we came to an agreement.
Er hat schlussendlich doch nachgegeben.
He finally gave in after all.
Grammar Patterns
schlussendlich ... finally ... Schlussendlich, he agreed.
Similar Words
schließlich, letztendlich, am Ende; Antonyms: anfangs (initially), zuerst (at first)
Etymology
A compound of 'Schluss' (end, conclusion) and 'endlich' (finally). Literally 'end-finally'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Schluss' (end) + 'endlich' (finally). It emphasizes the final conclusion after a long process.