German word

jegliche

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈjeːklɪçə/

Meaning

  • adjectiveany

Example

Sie lehnte jegliche Hilfe ab.

She refused any help.

Illustration for jegliche (any)

More examples

Man sollte jegliche Risiken berücksichtigen.

One should consider any risks.

Core concept

A wide net that covers every possible kind and each individual case.

Common phrases

  • jegliche Art von

    any kind of

  • jegliche Maßnahmen

    any measures

Similar words

alle: The complete set of members or items in a group.
jeder: Each member of a group considered separately and without exception.
irgendein: One unspecified item or kind among possible choices.
verschiedene: Multiple items or kinds that differ from one another.

Definition in German

ein verallgemeinerndes Adjektiv, das ausdrückt, dass etwas für jede mögliche Art oder jedes einzelne Beispiel gilt

Word origin

The adjective combines jeder, meaning 'every', with the suffix -lich and continues Middle High German jedelich.

Usage tips

  • Jegliche has a formal tone and is especially common in written rules, notices, and legal language rather than casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • everyadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • jeglicherleiany kind ofadjective

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