DETERMINER

allerlei/ˈalɐˌlaɪ̯/all kinds of; various; all sorts of

allerlei is a German determiner that means all kinds of, various, or all sorts of. It is pronounced /ˈalɐˌlaɪ̯/.

Definitions

1.various kinds or different sorts (of something)(indefinite quantity)

a.in reference to a mixed assortment or diversity

Auf dem Markt gibt es allerlei frisches Obst.—At the market, there are all kinds of fresh fruit.

b.used for unspecified, various items

Sie redeten über allerlei Themen.—They talked about all kinds of topics.

Frequently asked questions

What does "allerlei" mean in English?
"allerlei" means all kinds of, various, or all sorts of. It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "allerlei"?
"allerlei" is pronounced /ˈalɐˌlaɪ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "allerlei"?
"allerlei" is a determiner in German.

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