letzte
Meaning and Usage
"Letzte" means "last" in German and is often used to indicate the final item in a sequence or the most recent of a group. It can also be used to refer to the previous, final, or past one in a series or period.
Linguistic Analysis
"Letzte" is the feminine form of the superlative of the adjective "letzt" (comparative form "letzter"). It is derived from the Middle High German word "lezze".
Comparisons between German and English
The word "letzte" is similar in meaning and usage to the English word "last."
Example Sentences
- Die letzte Seite des Buches.
- Sie war die letzte Person, die das Gebäude verlassen hat.
Memory Tips
To remember “letzte,” think of it as representing the "latest" or "last" item in a sequence.
Additional Vocabulary
Related words: letzter (masculine form), letztes (neuter form)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: Adjective (feminine form) - letzte Plural: letzte