sämtlich

all; every single one; entire

English translations

  1. 01

    all

  2. 02

    entire

  3. 03

    complete

Word details

German meaning
Alle, gesamt, ohne Ausnahme.
English meaning
All, entire
Synonym
alle, gesamt
German example
Sämtliche Teilnehmer waren pünktlich.
English example
All participants were on time.

Example sentences with “sämtlich”

  1. Ich habe sämtliche Bücher gelesen. (I have read all the books.)

Frequently asked questions

How does 'sämtlich' differ from 'alle'?

'Sämtlich' is more emphatic and formal than 'alle'. It implies 'every single one without exception'.