German · Numbers & Time
Last
Coming after all others.
Das ist der letzte Zug des Tages.
That is the last train of the day.
'Letzte' is derived from Middle High German 'letz', having roots in Old High German 'lezz', meaning 'last' or 'final'. It has kept its form and meaning over the centuries.
'Letzte' is used in both spoken and written language and is often seen in formal contexts, especially in discussions of time or order. It is recognized across all regions.