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im Endeffekt

in the end; ultimately; in effect

adverb im ENT-ef-fekt Rare
Communication Expressions

Usage Note

im Endeffekt is a colloquial set phrase widely used in spoken German to introduce a final conclusion, often after listing several factors. Very common in informal and journalistic registers.

Examples

"Im Endeffekt hängt alles von der Finanzierung ab."

Natural Translation

In the end, everything depends on the funding.

Literal Translation

In the final-effect, everything hangs on the financing.

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