German word

allemal

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaləˌmaːl/

Meaning

  • adverbanyway

Example

Wenn es regnet, ist es allemal klüger, einen Schirm mitzunehmen.

If it rains, it is certainly wiser to take an umbrella.

Illustration for allemal (anyway)

More examples

Für viele Entscheidungen ist allemal die bessere Wahl.

For many decisions, it is in any case the better choice.

Core concept

Every possible case points to the same answer or action.

Common phrases

  • allemal besser

    better in any case

  • allemal die bessere Wahl

    in any case the better choice

  • allemal eine Erwähnung wert

    in any case worth mentioning

Similar words

sowieso: Shows that something remains true regardless of the circumstances or reasons.
jedenfalls: Indicates that a point still holds in any case, at least in that respect.

Definition in German

Eine Aussage verstärkt und ausdrückt, dass etwas in jedem Fall zutrifft.

Word origin

The adverb developed from the Germanic compound all plus mâl, 'time' or 'occasion', with the sense 'every time' later extending to 'in any case'.

Usage tips

  • In Wenn es regnet, ist es allemal klüger..., allemal strengthens the judgment rather than simply linking two alternatives.

Other meanings

  • in any caseadverb

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