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allesamt

all

Dieses Wort benutzt man, wenn man meint, dass wirklich jeder Einzelne aus einer Gruppe gemeint ist, ohne eine Ausnahme zu machen.

Definition & meaning

The German word allesamt is an adverb used to emphasize that every single member of a group is included. It translates to "all together," "all of them," or "without exception." It is typically used to refer to a group of people or objects that have already been mentioned or are understood from the context, highlighting that the statement applies to every individual within that group.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammatically, allesamt functions as an adverb or an indefinite pronoun. It is a compound word formed from two parts:

  1. alle: Meaning "all."
  2. samt: A preposition meaning "together with" or "including."

The origin of "samt" is related to the word zusammen (together), reinforcing the idea of a collective whole where no part is left out.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • alle: The basic word for "all."
  • insgesamt: Meaning "altogether" or "in total."
  • ausnahmslos: Meaning "without exception."
  • restlos: Meaning "completely" or "without any remains."
  • sämtliche: An adjective meaning "all" or "complete."

Antonyms:

  • einzeln: Meaning "individually" or "singly."
  • keiner: Meaning "none" or "no one."
  • niemand: Meaning "nobody."
  • teilweise: Meaning "partially," implying only some are included.

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Examples

Sie kommen allesamt zu spät.adverb

They are all arriving late.

Die Gäste sind allesamt angekommen.adverb

The guests have all arrived.

Die Gäste haben allesamt zugesagt.adverb

All the guests have accepted.

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