alle

Based on: *al-
Goethe A1 Adverb
  1. every, all
  2. finished, empty
  3. everyone
1.

every, all

Opposite: kein, keine
(ONLY for plural entities, not if English all can be replaced with "entire".)
Examples
  • Ich liebe euch alle.
  • I love you all.
2.

finished, empty

(slightly colloquial, for food and resources)
Examples
  • Die Chips sind schon alle.
  • The chips are already gone.
3.

everyone

(used in plural)
Examples
  • Ich gebe allen (Dative) ein Stück Kuchen.
  • I give a piece of cake to everyone.
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The meaning of German “alle”

A fun look at the meaning of "alle" and how one word can be "empty" and "all" at the same time. And we'll learn when to use "alle" and "ganze".

Vocab: alle, ganze, alles in allem, all die

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How many meanings does the German word 'alle' have?

alle has 3 distinct meanings: 1. every, all, 2. finished, empty, 3. everyone.

What is 'alle' related to?

The word 'alle' is related to *al-.

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The meaning of German “alle”
A fun look at the meaning of "alle" and how one word can be "empty" and "all" at the same time. And we'll learn when to use "alle" and "ganze".
Vocab: alle, ganze, alles in allem, all die
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