after all
US /ˌæf.tər ˈɑːl/
UK /ˌæf.tər ˈɑːl/
1.
결국, 어쨌든
in spite of any indications or expectations to the contrary
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He said he wouldn't come, but he showed up after all.
그는 오지 않겠다고 했지만, 결국 나타났다.
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It was a difficult task, but we managed to finish it after all.
어려운 일이었지만, 결국 우리는 그것을 끝낼 수 있었다.
2.
결국, 어차피
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when it is contrary to what has been said or expected
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You should be kind to him; he's your brother after all.
그에게 친절해야 해; 결국 그는 네 형제잖아.
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Don't worry about the exam; you've studied hard after all.
시험 걱정하지 마; 결국 너는 열심히 공부했잖아.