Example: Im Garten wachsen allerlei bunte Blumen und Pflanzen.
Definition
"Allerlei" refers to a variety or assortment of different kinds, often used to describe a diverse collection of items or things. For example, in the phrase 'Im Garten wachsen allerlei bunte Blumen und Pflanzen,' it means many different colorful flowers and plants grow in the garden.
Translations
of all kinds
de todo tipo
allerlei
de tota mena
de toutes sortes
Etymology
The word "allerlei" comes from the German components 'aller,' meaning 'all,' and 'lei,' an old form related to 'sort' or 'kind.' Together, they convey the idea of 'all kinds' or 'all sorts.' Did you know that it has been used since Middle High German to express a mixture or variety of things?
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of all kinds