galu galā

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/ˈɡa.lu ˈɡa.laː/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning after all; ultimately.

Examples

  • Mēs šodien mācāmies galu galā.
    We are learning after all; ultimately today.
  • Lūdzu, izlasi piemēru ar galu galā.
    Please read the example with after all; ultimately.
  • Viņa pareizi lietoja galu galā teikumā.
    She used after all; ultimately correctly in a sentence.
  • Es dzirdēju galu galā ikdienas sarunā.
    I heard after all; ultimately in an everyday conversation.
  • Skolotāja uzrakstīja galu galā uz tāfeles.
    The teacher wrote after all; ultimately on the board.

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

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Used in present-day Latvian to express after all; ultimately.

Examples

  • Skolotāja uzrakstīja galu galā uz tāfeles.
    The teacher wrote after all; ultimately on the board.
  • Es dzirdēju galu galā ikdienas sarunā.
    I heard after all; ultimately in an everyday conversation.
  • Lūdzu, izlasi piemēru ar galu galā.
    Please read the example with after all; ultimately.
  • Mēs šodien mācāmies galu galā.
    We are learning after all; ultimately today.
  • Viņa pareizi lietoja galu galā teikumā.
    She used after all; ultimately correctly in a sentence.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does galu galā mean?

galu galā means after all; ultimately.

Is galu galā common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is galu galā formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn galu galā?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is galu galā used?

Use it when the situation calls for after all; ultimately.

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