Adverb
spätestens
Pronunciation: [ˈʃpɛː.təs.tn̩s]
at the latest, not later than
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Meanings
Adverb
- at the latest, not later than
- if not before
Example sentence
Ich brauche die Antwort spätestens am Montag.
I need the answer on Monday at the latest.
Usage
- spätestens um acht — Spätestens sets the latest acceptable time.
- spätestens / frühestens — These contrast latest and earliest time limits.
Bitte gib mir spätestens morgen Bescheid.
Please let me know by tomorrow at the latest.