🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

ultimo saluto

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈultimo saˈluto

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Letzter Gruss/ˈlɛtstɐ ɡʁʊs/
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Tutti parteciparono per dare l'ultimo saluto."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A final farewell or last greeting, typically expressed in writing or through floral arrangements at a funeral.

    "Die Trauernden schickten einen letzten Gruß an den geliebten Verstorbenen."
  2. 2

    A parting message or final token of remembrance before someone departs permanently.

    "Als letzten Gruß hinterließ er eine kurze Nachricht auf dem Tisch."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'letze' and Old High German 'gruoz', combining the concept of finality or lateness with an expression of greeting or farewell. Historically evolved to specifically denote a final farewell message, often used in formal obituaries or condolence contexts.

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