ADJECTIVE

sämtlich/ˈzɛmtlɪç/all; every; the entire

sämtlich is a German adjective that means all, every, or the entire. It is pronounced /ˈzɛmtlɪç/.

Definitions

1.all; the entire number or quantity of the mentioned group(quantifier, plural only)

a.referring to every individual element or the aggregate whole of a specified group

Sämtliche Türen im Gebäude sind verschlossen.All the doors in the building are locked.

b.emphasizing completeness or totality

Die Polizei überprüfte sämtliche Autos auf dem Parkplatz.The police checked all (of) the cars in the parking lot.

Frequently asked questions

What does "sämtlich" mean in English?
"sämtlich" means all, every, or the entire. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "sämtlich"?
"sämtlich" is pronounced /ˈzɛmtlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "sämtlich"?
"sämtlich" is a adjective in German.

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