Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
äntligen. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
äntligen, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
äntligen in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
äntligen you have here. The definition of the word
äntligen will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
äntligen, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Swedish
Etymology
From Middle Low German endeliken, from ende, equivalent to ändlig + -en. Cognate with Danish endelig, Norwegian Bokmål endelig, Norwegian Nynorsk endeleg, German endlich, Dutch eindelijk and English endly.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɛntˌlɪ(ɡ)ɛn/, (colloquial) /ˈɛŋkˌlɪ(ɡ)ɛn/
- Compare the colloquial pronunciation, where -änt becomes -enk, with egentligen and ordentlig.
Adverb
äntligen (not comparable)
- at last, finally
Interjection
äntligen!
- finally! (Used to express sudden pleasure, joy, or great excitement in regard to an announcement or a message.)
Further reading