Nakonec

Nakonec is a Czech adverb meaning in the end, finally, eventually, or at last. It denotes the conclusion or outcome of a situation, often after a process, effort, or delay, and it can introduce results that were not evident earlier.

Etymology and form: The word derives from the phrase na konec, meaning to the end. It was historically written as two words and later fused into a single form. In modern Czech, nakonec is always written as one word and is used across registers from informal speech to formal writing.

Usage and grammar: Nakonec is typically used with verbs to describe a resolution or outcome, as in Nakonec se rozhodl zůstat (In the end he decided to stay). It can also introduce the result of an investigation or sequence of events, for example Zkoušeli to, a nakonec vyhráli (They tried it, and in the end they won). It is common at the start or in the middle of a sentence to signal a shift to the final development.

Nuance and contrasts: The word often conveys progression or development that contrasts with earlier expectations. It is less emphatic than konečně, which expresses relief after a long wait, and more focused on the actual final outcome. It can also carry a sense of inevitability or revelation, as in Nakonec se ukázalo, že měl pravdu (It turned out that he was right).

In usage, nakonec appears in everyday speech, journalism, and literature, maintaining a flexible role in denoting how things conclude.