pronoun
everyone, all (plural)
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Alle: indefinite pronoun meaning 'everyone' or 'all' (plural). It requires plural agreement (alle sind). Can also function as determiner before a plural noun (alle Menschen). Distinct from 'alles' (everything, neuter). No gender form; plural-only declension. Used broadly in speech and writing; often followed by 'die'.
Examples
Alle sind eingeladen.
Everyone is invited.
Ich habe alle Bücher gelesen.
I have read all the books.
Alle waren enttäuscht, als das Konzert abgesagt wurde, weil das Orchester krank war.
Everyone was disappointed when the concert was canceled because the orchestra was ill.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a crowd and point to them saying 'alle' (everyone)
alle ~ 'ally' without the y — think 'all of them'
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Notes
'alle' is used for plural references; as a determiner it agrees with number and case ('alle Kinder', 'alle Leute'). | Plural-only pronoun; singular forms are not applicable.