Finalmente
Example: Finalmente abbiamo finito il progetto importante ieri sera.
Definition
"Finalmente" is an adverb used to express that something has happened at last or after a long wait, often conveying relief or satisfaction, as in the phrase "Finalmente abbiamo finito il progetto importante ieri sera," meaning the important project was completed at last last night.
Etymology
The word "finalmente" comes from the Italian adjective "finale," meaning 'final' or 'end,' combined with the adverbial suffix "-mente," which forms adverbs. It literally means 'in a final manner' or 'at the end.' Did you know that this suffix is common in many Romance languages to turn adjectives into adverbs?
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