ADVERB

allzu/ˈalt͡suː/too; all too; overly

allzu is a German adverb that means too, all too, or overly. It is pronounced /ˈalt͡suː/.

Definitions

1.too much; excessively(intensifier, often with adjectives or adverbs)

a.indicates that something is more than desired or acceptable

Es ist allzu kalt, um draußen zu sitzen.It is all too cold to sit outside.

b.often used with negative or limiting words (e.g., 'nicht allzu...') to moderately intensify

Der Film war nicht allzu spannend.The movie wasn't all that exciting.

Frequently asked questions

What does "allzu" mean in English?
"allzu" means too, all too, or overly. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "allzu"?
"allzu" is pronounced /ˈalt͡suː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "allzu"?
"allzu" is a adverb in German.

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