alles
Meaning and Usage
"Alles" in German translates to "everything" or "all" in English. It is used to refer to the entirety of something or to indicate that all things are included.
Linguistic Analysis
"Alles" is an indefinite pronoun and does not have any specific prefix, root, or suffix. Its etymology can be traced to the Middle High German and Old High German word "alles," which has the same meaning.
Comparisons between German and English
"Alles" is similar to the English word "all" in terms of meaning, but it functions as an indefinite pronoun in German, while "all" can also be an adjective or a determiner in English.
Example Sentences
- Ich habe alles eingekauft. (I have bought everything.)
- Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! (All the best for your birthday!)
Memory Tips
Associate "alles" with the English word "all" to remember its meaning and usage.
Additional Vocabulary
- Alles zusammen (all together)
- Alle (all, everyone)
- Allesamt (all, all together)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
"Alles" is an indefinite pronoun and does not have a gender or plural form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
As "alles" is not a verb, it does not have a conjugation in the traditional sense.