Which to use
“alldem” is a pronoun and “alle” is an adverb - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #45,105
- “alldem” frequency rank
- #80
- “alle” frequency rank
- 45185
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | alldem | alle |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Gesamtheit eines bestimmten Sachverhalts | mitteldeutsch und norddeutsch, umgangssprachlich:' leer, nicht mehr vorrätig |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set alldem and alle apart are highlighted. They share 4 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: alldem is [alˈdeːm] while alle is [ˈalə]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they differ by 2 letter(s) in length, and the parts of speech differ too (pronoun vs adverb), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 45185, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
alldem is recorded at frequency rank #45,105, classified as apron, pronounced [alˈdeːm]. alle is at rank #80, tagged as anadv, pronounced [ˈalə].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 45185, this pair ranks #1,361,615 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of alldem vs alle
Shared letters: ael. Private to "alldem": dm. Private to "alle": -.
"alldem" · 6 letters · shape VCCCVC · "alle" · 4 letters · shape VCCV
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "alldem" and "alle" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "alldem" or "alle"?
Remembering alldem vs alle
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a pronoun, it's “alldem”; for an adverb, it's “alle”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “alldem” entry
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