Translation of German word "alle" to English
alle
/alə/
Meaning
determinerEvery individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountable).
How to use
Used to indicate that a statement applies to every individual or thing in a given class.
🇬🇧 English
all / everyone
Example
Alle Teilnehmer müssen sich für den Wettlauf anmelden: Wir haben für alle Teilnehmer Nummern festgelegt.
All participants must register for the race: We have set numbers for all participants.
Listen Sie alle Bücher auf, deren alleiniger oder Co-Autor Sie waren.
List all the books of which you were the sole or co-author.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- alle Menschen— all people
- alle Dinge— all things
- allein gelassen— left alone
- allein zu Hause— at home alone
- allein mit sich— alone with oneself
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "alle"?▼
The German word "alle" is defined as: "Every individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountable)."
What does the German word "alle" mean?▼
The German word "alle" means "all / everyone" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "alle"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "alle"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Alle Teilnehmer müssen sich für den Wettlauf anmelden: Wir haben für alle Teilnehmer Nummern festgelegt." (which translates as "All participants must register for the race: We have set numbers for all participants.").
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