Utoljára

Utoljára is a Hungarian adverb meaning “for the last time” or “the last time,” and it can also convey “at last” or “finally” in certain contexts. It signals that the action described is the final occurrence within a sequence or marks a sense of closure. The word is formed from the adjective utolsó, meaning “last” or “final,” combined with a standard adverbial development that is common in Hungarian. Utoljára is widely used in both spoken and written language, appearing in narratives, reports, and everyday conversation.

Usage notes include that utoljára typically accompanies verbs to indicate that an action occurs at or as the last instance. It often appears in past or future contexts, as speakers talk about the last time something happened or will happen. Its nuance can range from simply denoting the final occurrence to expressing emphasis or relief at reaching a concluding point.

Examples:

- Utoljára láttam őt tavaly. (I last saw him last year.)

- Most már utoljára mondom el, hogy köszönöm. (This is the last time I will say thank you.)

See also:

- Hungarian grammar

- Adverbs and time expressions in Hungarian

- Utolsó (the base adjective meaning “last” or “final”)