Finální

Finální is an adjective used in Czech and Slovak to describe something related to the end or final stage of a process. The term derives from Latin finis meaning end, and was adopted into Slavic languages through Romance influence. As an attribute, finální denotes the last version, form, or phase of something and agrees with the noun it modifies.

In everyday language, finální appears in contexts such as finální verze (the final version) of a document, finální zápas (the final match) in sports, or finálne rozhodnutie (the final decision) in Slovak. The related noun finále refers to the event itself—the final round or game—whereas finální describes its nature as final or concluding. Alternatives include konečný and závěrečný, depending on nuance and register.

Usage notes: finální is common in contemporary, especially technical, business, or media language, where it conveys completion after reviews or revisions. It is preferred when emphasizing the final character of a product or process, while synonyms like konečný or závěrečný may carry slightly different shades of meaning.