allerlei

See also: Allerlei

Dutch

Etymology

Equivalent to aller (“of all”) +‎ -lei (“manner”). From Middle Dutch alreleye, from al + leye (“manner”), the latter perhaps from Old French lei (“law, custom”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɑ.lərˈlɛi̯/

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• Hyphenation: al‧ler‧lei
• Rhymes: -ɛi̯

Determiner

allerlei

1. all kinds of
2. various

German

Etymology

From all (“all”) +‎ -erlei. Cognate with Dutch allerlei.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈalɐlaɪ̯/

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Adjective

allerlei (strong nominative masculine singular allerleier, not comparable)

1. all kinds of
2. various

Further reading

• “allerlei” in Duden online
• “allerlei” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache