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  What it means

  Literally “the end of ends.” This adverbial phrase is used to summarize a situation, meaning “ultimately” or “when all is said and done.” It is used to point to the final result of a long process or a complex argument.

  Vocabulary

  • koniec — end
  • kończyć — to finish
  • ostatecznie — finally / eventually

  Grammar note

  'Końców' is the genitive plural of 'koniec.' This is a common Slavic construction where a noun is repeated in the genitive to add emphasis or signify totality.

  Cultural context

  This is one of the most useful connective phrases in Polish. It is used in both everyday speech and formal writing to wrap up a train of thought.

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