galiausiai

Meaning

in the end, finally

Example

We argued about the price for a long time, but in the end we agreed on a sum that suited us both.

A way to remember it

From galas "end" with a superlative feel: at the very end → finally. Compare galų gale "in the end".

More words at level C1

• gaubtas casing, cover, covering
• grėsmė threat
• ilgesys longing, yearning
• indėlis contribution
• itin extremely, particularly
• išplyšti to tear open, to tear (intransitive, of fabric, seam)
• išskirtinis exceptional, distinctive
• išvada conclusion

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