Finalmente
Example: Finalmente abbiamo finito di mangiare la cena.
Definition
"Finalmente" is an adverb used to indicate that something has happened after a long wait or delay, expressing relief or satisfaction. For example, in "Finalmente abbiamo finito di mangiare la cena," it means that the dinner has been finished at last.
Etymology
The word "finalmente" comes from the Italian adjective "finale," meaning 'final' or 'end,' combined with the adverbial suffix "-mente," which turns adjectives into adverbs. Did you know? The suffix "-mente" originates from the Latin word for 'mind,' highlighting how adverbs describe the manner or attitude of an action.
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