endgültig

final

adjective ENT-gewl-tikh Less Common

Also means

definitive

Usage Note

endgültig combines Ende (end) with gültig (valid), literally 'end-valid', signalling a decision that won't be revisited. As an adverb it means 'once and for all' — Es ist endgültig vorbei ('it's finally over'). It carries a stronger ring of finality than letzte.

Examples

"Die Entscheidung ist endgültig."

Natural Translation

The decision is final.

Literal Translation

The decision is final.

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