final
Translation
final, last, ultimate
Examples
Das ist die finale Entscheidung.
That is the final decision.
Wir sind in der finalen Phase des Projekts.
We are in the final phase of the project.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun (as an adjective) the final ~ die finale Runde
Similar Words
Synonyms: letzte, endgültig, abschließend; Antonyms: erste, anfänglich
Etymology
From Latin 'finalis' (of the end), a direct cognate of the English word 'final'.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'final', making it an easy cognate to remember. 'finalen' is an inflected form.