Russian Word of the Day
наконец
na-ka-NYETS • adverb — 19th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: finally; at last; after a long wait or delay
Examples
- Наконец начался дождь.
(Finally, it started to rain.) - Я наконец понял, что он имел в виду.
(I finally understood what he meant.) - Мы добрались до дома только ночью, и наконец смогли отдохнуть.
(We got home only at night and finally could rest.)
Synonyms
- в конце концов
- наконец-то
- в итоге
This word is very common in everyday Russian. It is used when something happens after a delay, waiting period, or struggle. It can also express relief or satisfaction that something has happened at last.
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