German word

sämtlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɛmtlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveall

Example

Wir haben sämtliche Dokumente überprüft.

We checked all the documents.

Illustration for sämtlich (all)

More examples

Wir übernehmen sämtliche Kosten für die Reparatur.

We will cover all costs for the repair.

Core concept

A checklist with every box ticked and no item outside its scope.

Common phrases

  • sämtliche Kosten

    all costs

  • sämtliche Produkte

    all products

Similar words

alle: The whole group of people or things in ordinary everyday language.
komplett: Complete in appearance or content, with no parts missing.
vollständig: Entirely present and free from omissions or deficiencies.
gesamt: Considering all items together as one overall amount or whole.

Definition in German

Bedeutet vollständig und bezeichnet alle Angehörigen oder Teile einer Gesamtheit ohne Ausnahme.

Word origin

Sämtlich developed from samt, meaning 'together with' or 'including', combined with the adjective-forming suffix -lich.

Usage tips

  • Sämtlich is more formal and written than the everyday word alle, especially in official or business language.

Other meanings

  • everyadjective
  • entirelyadverb

Opposites

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