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schlussendlich

in the end, ultimately

adverb SHLOOS-end-likh Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

finally, when all is said and done

Usage Note

Schlussendlich is slightly more emphatic than letztendlich or schließlich; it signals the speaker is drawing a final conclusion after weighing everything up.

Examples

"Schlussendlich liegt die Entscheidung bei dir."

Natural Translation

In the end, the decision is yours.

Literal Translation

Finally-in-the-end lies the decision with you.

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