last

• Zuletzt in einer zeitlichen oder räumlichen Reihenfolge kommend; hinter allen anderen; am Ende einer Folge stehend. Auch: letztmöglich, endgültig.

Coming after all others in time or order; final.

1. Coming after all othersA1formal

   Situated or occurring at the end; final in a series or sequence.

   Letzter

   • This is the last chapter of the book.
   • He was the last person to leave the party.
   • The last bus leaves at midnight.

   Synonymeclosingconcludingfinalrearmostterminalultimate

   Antonymefirst

2. A1formal

   The one that happened most recently before now.

   Letzter

   • I saw her last week.
   • What was the last movie you watched?
   • The last time we met was in 2020.

   Synonymelatestprecedingprevious

   Antonymefirstnext

3. Only remainingA2formal

   The final one left after others have been used or taken.

   Letzter verbleibender

   • This is my last piece of cake.
   • He spent his last dollar on the ticket.
   • We have one last chance to win.

   Synonymefinalleftonlyremainingultimate

• Bezieht sich auf den zweiten von zwei genannten Gegenständen oder Personen; auch den späteren Teil oder das spätere von zwei Dingen bezeichnend.

Refers to the second of two things or persons mentioned.

1. B1formal

   Referring to the second of two things or people mentioned.

   Zweiter von zwei

   • Between coffee and tea, I prefer the latter.
   • He offered two options: a trip to the beach or a hike in the mountains; I chose the latter.
   • The latter part of the book is more exciting.

   Synonymefinallastlast mentionedsecond

   Antonymeformer

2. B2formal

   Situated or occurring near the end of something.

   später

   • The latter years of his life were spent in peace.
   • In the latter stages of the game, the team scored twice.
   • The latter half of the 20th century saw rapid technological change.

   Synonymeclosingconcludingendingfinallastterminalultimate

   Antonymeformer

• Adverb, das «beim letzten Mal» oder «zum letzten Mal» bedeutet. Es bezeichnet den jüngsten Zeitpunkt, zu dem etwas geschehen ist, z. B.: «Wann hast du ihn zuletzt gesehen?»

An adverb meaning "on the last occasion" or "most recently." It is commonly used to refer to the most recent time something happened, as in "when did you last see him?"

1. At the end of a seriesA1formal

   After all others in a sequence or order; finally.

   Zuletzt

   • He finished last in the competition.
   • She spoke last at the meeting.
   • The dessert is served last.

   Synonymeat lastfinallyin the endlastlyultimately

   Antonymefirst

2. A2formal

   On the most recent occasion; most recently.

   Zuletzt

   • When did you last see him?
   • I last visited Paris two years ago.
   • She last worked here in 2020.

   Antonymefirst

• Substantiv, das das letzte Element, die letzte Person oder das letzte Ereignis in einer Reihe, Abfolge oder Gruppe bezeichnet; im Deutschen wird dies meist durch Adjektive oder Umschreibungen ausgedrückt.

A noun referring to the final item, person, or event in a series, sequence, or group.

1. Final in sequenceA1formal

   The person or thing that comes at the end of a series or after all others.

   Letzter

   • He was the last person to leave the party.
   • This is the last chapter of the book.
   • The last contestant performed exceptionally well.

   Synonymecloserconclusionendfinalfinishtail end

   Antonymefirstinitial

2. Remaining amountA1formal

   The final part or quantity that is left.

   Rest

   • I ate the last cookie in the jar.
   • This is the last of the milk; we need to buy more.
   • She spent the last of her savings on the trip.

   Synonymebalanceendremainderremnantresidueresttail end

3. Shoe formC1formaltechnical

   A shaped block used by shoemakers to make or repair shoes.

   Leisten

   • The cobbler used a wooden last to stretch the leather.
   • Modern lasts are made from plastic for precision.
   • He ordered a custom last for his orthopedic shoes.

• Verb, das die Fortdauer oder Erhaltung von etwas über einen Zeitraum hinweg bezeichnet, z. B. zeitlich andauern oder ausreichend lange vorhalten.

A verb used to indicate the continuation or endurance of something over time.

1. Continue in timeA2formal

   To continue to exist or function for a specified period of time.

   Andauern

   • The battery lasted for 10 hours.
   • The food will last us until tomorrow.
   • Their marriage lasted for 50 years.

   Synonymeabidecarry oncontinueendurego onhold outkeeppersistremainstaysurvive

   Antonymeceaseendstopterminate

2. Be sufficientA2formal

   To be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or time.

   Ausreichen

   • Will this money last until payday?
   • The water supply lasted through the drought.
   • These shoes won't last long if you wear them every day.

   Synonymedohold outservesuffice

Phrasal-Variantenlast out