final
gb/fˈaɪnəl/ us/fˈaɪnəl/
A2
Anglais
~ 800
utolsó, végleges, döntő, év végi vizsga, félév végi vizsga, záróvizsga
A2
1
Schéma d’usage :
the final [noun]
The final chapter of the book was very emotional.
A könyv utolsó fejezete nagyon megható volt.
After months of debate, the committee reached its final decision.
Hónapokig tartó vita után a bizottság meghozta a végleges döntését.
We are in the final stages of the project.
She took her final exam yesterday.
The final match will be played on Sunday.
Exemples pédagogiques
This is the final week of school.
Ez az iskolaév utolsó hete.
We will make a final choice tomorrow.
Holnap hozzuk meg a végleges döntést.
The final game is next Monday.
I am studying for my final test.
He is the final person in the line.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'final' with 'finally'. 'Final' is an adjective, while 'finally' is an adverb.
Sens
Last in a sequence
Collocations
final decision
|final round
|final stage
|final result
|final exam
Synonymes
last (More general and common; can be used for both time and order.)
|
ultimate (Slightly more formal or emphatic than 'final'.)
Antonymes
initial (Refers to the beginning rather than the end.)
|
first (Opposite in sequence; beginning item or event.)
Thèmes
time
|events
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Happening at the end and not followed by anything else.
Coming at the end of a process, event, or series; not to be followed by anything else of the same kind.
NOM
A2
2
döntő
B1
They reached the final after a tough season.
Kemény szezon után bejutottak a döntőbe.
The World Cup final attracted millions of viewers.
A világbajnokság döntője nézők millióit vonzotta.
She scored twice in the final to secure the win.
Our team is playing in the grand final this weekend.
He was injured during the tennis final.
Exemples pédagogiques
We won the final yesterday.
Tegnap megnyertük a döntőt.
The final will be on Saturday.
A döntő szombaton lesz.
My team is in the final.
They lost the final last year.
I want to watch the cup final.
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners confuse 'final' as a noun with 'finals' for multiple events or exams.
Sens
Last match in competition
Collocations
cup final
|grand final
|reach the final
|win the final
Synonymes
championship match (Specifically refers to a match that determines the champion.)
Antonymes
qualifier (A preliminary match to decide who advances, opposite in sequence to a final.)
Thèmes
sports
|events
Définition
The last game or match to decide who wins a competition.
The last and deciding game, match, or round in a sports competition or tournament.
NOM
B1
3
I have my chemistry final tomorrow morning.
Holnap reggel lesz kémiából a félév végi vizsgám.
She stayed up all night studying for her finals.
Egész éjjel fennmaradt, hogy az év végi vizsgáira tanuljon.
He passed his math final with flying colors.
Finals week is always stressful for students.
The professor scheduled the final for next Friday.
Exemples pédagogiques
I have a math final today.
Ma lesz matematikából az év végi vizsgám.
We take finals in June.
Júniusban vannak az év végi vizsgáink.
My English final is hard.
He is ready for his history final.
I passed my science final.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use 'final' as plural without adding 's' when referring to multiple exams.
Sens
End-of-course examination
Collocations
final exam
|take finals
|study for finals
Synonymes
final examination (Formal full term for 'final' in academic contexts.)
Antonymes
midterm (An exam given in the middle of a course.)
Thèmes
education
Définition
A big test at the end of a course or school term.
A test given at the end of a school term or course to assess a student's knowledge of the subject.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
final
API
GB/fˈaɪnəl/
US/fˈaɪnəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
fi - nal (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (fi)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: final
Noun
- Base: final
- Plural: finals
Famille de mots
Forms
finals
noun
Core family
finally
adverb A2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
initial
adjective B1
preliminary
adjective B2
Expressions
final curtain
1/fˈaɪnəl kˈɚtən/
fixed phrase
End of a performance or career
The end of a play, show, or sometimes a person's career or life.
Exemples
- The actor bowed at the final curtain.
- It was the final curtain for his long career.
final say
1/fˈaɪnəl sˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
Ultimate decision-making power
The right to make the last and most important decision.
Exemples
- The manager has the final say on hiring decisions.
- Parents usually have the final say about their children's education.
in the final analysis
1/ˈɪn ðə fˈaɪnəl ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
After considering everything
After thinking about all the facts or opinions, in the end.
Exemples
- In the final analysis, we decided to go ahead with the plan.
- In the final analysis, her happiness was more important than money.
in the final analysis
2/ˈɪn ðə fˈaɪnəl ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
Ultimately, after considering everything
Used to mean 'after thinking about everything, in the end'.
Exemples
- In the final analysis, we decided to cancel the project.
- In the final analysis, it's your choice.