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allerhand

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1.

all kinds of, all sorts of

(Grammatically, it's like an indefinite article basically.)
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  • Auf der Furry-Convention gab's allerhand Stoff zu sehen.
  • At the furry convention, there was all kinds of stuffed to see.
2.

quite something!

(As a standalone or in the phrase "Das ist ja allerhand.", it's an expression of being surprised or stunned, more often in a bad way. Think of someone getting a rent increase of 30%.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'allerhand' have?

allerhand has 2 distinct meanings: 1. all kinds of, all sorts of, 2. quite something!.

What is 'allerhand' related to?

The word 'allerhand' is related to Hand.

Where can I learn more about 'allerhand'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.