Dictionary
English - Norwegian
Final
ˈfaɪnl
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
endelig, siste, konkurransefinale
Final meanings in Norwegian
endelig
Example:
The final decision will be made tomorrow.
Den endelige beslutningen vil bli tatt i morgen.
This is the final chapter of the book.
Dette er det endelige kapittelet i boken.
Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts involving conclusions, decisions, or last parts of something.
Note: This meaning emphasizes something that is conclusive or definitive.
siste
Example:
She was the final person to leave the party.
Hun var den siste personen som forlot festen.
The final score of the game was 3-2.
Den siste poengsummen i kampen var 3-2.
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in everyday conversations to refer to the last in a series or sequence.
Note: This meaning is more casual and is often used in day-to-day language.
konkurransefinale
Example:
He made it to the final of the competition.
Han kom til konkurransefinalen.
The final will be held next week.
Finalen vil bli holdt neste uke.
Usage: formalContext: Used in sports or competitions to refer to the last match or round.
Note: This meaning is specific to competitive events and is often used in sports contexts.
Final's synonyms
last
The term 'last' is used to indicate the final occurrence or instance of something.
Example: This is the last chance to submit your assignment.
Note: While 'final' and 'last' are often used interchangeably, 'last' can sometimes imply a sense of sequence or order, such as being the ultimate occurrence in a series.
ultimate
When something is 'ultimate,' it is the highest or most significant in a series or progression.
Example: Winning the championship was the ultimate goal for the team.
Note: Unlike 'final,' 'ultimate' emphasizes the idea of being the most important or extreme rather than simply being the end.
concluding
Something that is 'concluding' serves as the end or final part of an event, discussion, or process.
Example: The concluding remarks of the speaker left a lasting impression on the audience.
Note: The term 'concluding' specifically refers to the act of bringing something to an end, often in a formal or structured context.
terminal
When something is 'terminal,' it signifies that it is in its final or concluding stage, often with no further continuation or resolution.
Example: The patient's condition was deemed terminal, with no hope for recovery.
Note: Unlike 'final,' 'terminal' carries a more definitive sense of irreversibility or inevitability, particularly in medical or technical contexts.
Final expressions, common phrases
Final straw
This phrase means the last in a series of irritating or challenging events that leads to a final decision or action.
Example: His constant lateness was the final straw for his boss, and he was fired.
Note: This phrase adds a sense of culmination or ending to the word 'final.'
Final countdown
This phrase refers to the last moments leading up to an important event or deadline.
Example: We are in the final countdown to the launch of our new product.
Note: It emphasizes the urgency and anticipation of the approaching 'final' moment.
Final destination
This phrase denotes the ultimate end point of a journey or process.
Example: The train's final destination is New York City.
Note: It specifies the ultimate goal or endpoint in contrast to just the word 'final.'
Final exam
This phrase refers to the last or ultimate examination in a course or academic subject.
Example: She studied hard for her final exam in history.
Note: It specifies the significance of the exam as the last and most important test.
Final verdict
This phrase indicates the ultimate decision or judgment reached at the end of a legal or formal process.
Example: The jury reached a final verdict of guilty in the murder trial.
Note: It highlights the conclusive nature of the decision as the 'final' one.
Final call
This phrase is used to announce the last opportunity for someone to board a vehicle or aircraft before departure.
Example: This is the final call for passengers on flight 123 to London.
Note: It emphasizes the urgency and finality of the boarding call.
Final stretch
This phrase refers to the last part or stage of a process, journey, or race.
Example: We are in the final stretch of the marathon, almost at the finish line.
Note: It highlights the proximity to the end or goal, emphasizing the 'final' phase.
Final cut
This phrase refers to the last or definitive version of something, especially in the context of editing or decision-making.
Example: The director made the final cut of the film before its release.
Note: It signifies the ultimate decision on what remains or is included, adding a sense of finality to the cut.
Final offer
This phrase indicates the ultimate proposal or deal that will not be improved upon or changed.
Example: This is our final offer for the house; take it or leave it.
Note: It emphasizes that the offer presented is the last and best one, adding finality to the negotiation.
Final everyday (slang) expressions
Final boss
Refers to the ultimate and toughest opponent in a game or challenge that one must defeat to complete a level or win.
Example: I finally defeated the final boss in the video game.
Note: The term 'final boss' specifically denotes the last and most challenging opponent in a game setting, different from the general notion of 'final' as the concluding phase.
Final lap
Refers to the ultimate circuit of a race, suggesting the closing phase before the finish line.
Example: As we entered the final lap of the race, the lead car maintained its position.
Note: 'Final lap' highlights the concluding round of a race or competition, setting it apart from the broader term 'final' denoting the last stage of any activity.
Final say
Indicates the ultimate authority or decision-making power in a specific situation or context.
Example: The CEO has the final say on all major decisions in the company.
Note: While 'final' denotes the last in a series, 'final say' refers to the ultimate decision-making authority, emphasizing the power or control involved.
Final showdown
Denotes the ultimate confrontation or decisive battle between opposing forces or individuals.
Example: The final showdown between the two rival gangs ended in a surprising outcome.
Note: 'Final showdown' highlights the climactic encounter or confrontation, differentiating it from 'final' by emphasizing the intensity and significance of the final confrontation.
Final - Examples
The final exam is next week.
Den avsluttende eksamen er neste uke.
This is the final warning.
Dette er den siste advarselen.
The final decision is up to you.
Den endelige avgjørelsen er opp til deg.
Final grammar
Final - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: final
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): final
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): finals
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): final
Syllables, Separation and Stress
final Contains 2 syllables: fi • nal
Phonetic transcription: ˈfī-nᵊl
fi nal , ˈfī nᵊl (The red syllable is stressed)
Final - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
final: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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