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latter in German

latter in German is letzterer, zweiter, letztere — latter means being the second of two things just mentioned.

latter in German

letzterer
adj
Relating to or being the second of two items.
zweiter
adj
Relating to or being the second of two items.
letztere
adj
Near (or nearer) to the end.
letzter
adj
In the past, but close (or closer) to the present time.

What does "latter" mean?

  1. adj Being the second of two things just mentioned.
    "Of the two options, I'd choose the latter."
  2. adj Closer to the end of a period.
    "He achieved most of his fame in the latter half of his career."
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latter in a sentence

  • Of the two options, I'd choose the latter.
  • The essay compares two poems; the latter is far more personal.
  • He achieved most of his fame in the latter half of his career.

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What is "latter" in German?

"latter" in German is letzterer, zweiter, letztere. latter means: Being the second of two things just mentioned.

How do you use "latter" in a sentence?

Example: "Of the two options, I'd choose the latter." In German, "latter" is letzterer, zweiter, letztere.

Are there other ways to say "latter" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "latter": letzterer, zweiter, letztere, letzter.

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