Finally Meaning in English
word
/ˈfaɪnəɫi/
FY-nuh-lee
/fˈaɪnəli/
FY-nuh-lee
Definition
Used to say that something has happened after a long wait, or to introduce the last thing in a list or speech.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to express relief or completion after waiting, like 'I finally finished.' Also introduces the last point in formal speech or writing: 'Finally, I would like to thank...'. Can be confused with 'at last' (more emotional), but 'finally' is more neutral/formal. Do not confuse with 'final' (adjective).
Spanish: finalmente - por fin - al finalPortuguese (BR): finalmente - enfim - por fimPortuguese (PT): finalmente - enfim - por fimChinese (Simplified): 终于 - 最后Chinese (Traditional): 終於 - 最後Hindi: अंत में - आखिरकारArabic: أخيرًا - في النهايةBengali: অবশেষে - শেষমেশRussian: наконец - в конце концовJapanese: ついに - ようやく - 最後にVietnamese: cuối cùng - rốt cuộcKorean: 마침내 - 드디어 - 마지막으로Turkish: nihayet - sonunda - son olarakUrdu: آخرکار - بالآخرIndonesian: akhirnya - akhirnya (paling terakhir dalam daftar)
Example Sentences
It’s finally summer.
basic
And finally, I'd like to thank everyone for coming.
natural
After three hours, we finally arrived home.
basic
He finally finished his homework.
basic
She finally got the job she wanted after so many interviews.
natural
We can finally relax now that the exams are over.
natural