Each vs. Every: Die richtige Wahl treffen
each, um das Individuum zu betonen, und every, wenn du die gesamte Gruppe als Ganzes meinst.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'each' to focus on individual items in a group, and 'every' to focus on the group as a whole.
- Use 'each' for two or more items; use 'every' for three or more items.
- Both 'each' and 'every' are followed by a singular countable noun and a singular verb.
- Use 'each' for small, specific groups; use 'every' for large groups or generalizations.
Overview
each und every ein entscheidender Meilenstein. Im Deutschen neigen wir dazu, beide Begriffe oft mit „jeder/jede/jedes“ zu übersetzen, wodurch der feine, aber wichtige Unterschied in der englischen Sprache oft verloren geht. Im Deutschen haben wir zwar das Pronomen „jeder“, aber wir unterscheiden nicht grammatikalisch zwischen einer individuellen Betrachtung und einer kollektiven Verallgemeinerung so stark, wie es das Englische tut.Each fungiert wie ein Scheinwerfer, der einzelne Mitglieder einer Gruppe nacheinander beleuchtet. Es betont die Individualität und die Einzigartigkeit der Elemente. Every hingegen wirkt wie ein Flutlicht, das die gesamte Gruppe als eine Einheit oder ein Ganzes erfasst.each als auch every sogenannte Determiner (Begleiter), die zwingend vor ein zählbares, singuläres Substantiv gestellt werden müssen. Das ist für uns Deutsche logisch, da auch unser „jeder“ den Singular verlangt. Der entscheidende Unterschied liegt in der „Atomisierung“ durch each im Vergleich zur „Generalisierung“ durch every.each verwendest, zerlegst du eine Gruppe in ihre Bestandteile. Das Verb muss im Singular stehen, weil du gedanklich bei dem einen, isolierten Element bist. Beispiel: Each student has a book.has im Singular, weil each auf student fokussiert. Das ist bei every identisch, doch every ist eine „Alles-oder-nichts“-Aussage. Es bildet eine geschlossene Menge.every zwingend den Singular beibehalten. Every person is here ist korrekt, während Every people are here ein schwerer Fehler ist, der sofort als „Denglisch“ erkannt wird.Each ist grammatikalisch „stärker“ und kann als Pronomen alleine stehen oder mit of the kombiniert werden. Every kann das nicht.every ist ein typischer Stolperstein für uns, da wir im Deutschen gewohnt sind, „jeder“ als freies Pronomen zu nutzen.each und every zu vermeiden:Each + Singular Substantiv | Each guest received a gift. | Verb muss im Singular stehen. |Every + Singular Substantiv | Every guest enjoyed the dinner. | Verb muss im Singular stehen. |Each of the + Plural Substantiv | Each of the guests was happy. | of the erfordert Plural-Substantiv, aber Singular-Verb. |Every + of Konstruktion | Nicht möglich | Every darf niemals direkt mit of stehen. |Each als Pronomen | They each have a key. | Each kann nach dem Subjekt stehen. |Every als Pronomen | Nicht möglich | Every muss immer ein Substantiv begleiten. |each verwenden, wenn du eine kleine, überschaubare Gruppe vor Augen hast oder wenn du explizit auf die Einzigartigkeit der Mitglieder hinweisen möchtest. Wenn du in einer Besprechung sagst: „Each of you has a different role“, unterstreichst du die Individualität. Auch bei einer Gruppe von genau zwei Personen ist each zwingend erforderlich, da every eine größere Menge impliziert.Every hingegen ist dein Wort für Regelmäßigkeiten und Verallgemeinerungen. Wenn du über Zeitabstände sprichst – „I go to the gym every two days“ – ist every alternativlos. Es dient dazu, eine absolute Vollständigkeit auszudrücken, ohne Ausnahmen zuzulassen.every oft mit Adverbien wie almost oder nearly kombiniert, um eine fast vollständige Menge zu beschreiben: „Almost every student passed the test.“ Das funktioniert mit each nicht, da each die Trennschärfe zwischen den Individuen zu stark betont, als dass man sie mit „fast“ verwischen könnte.- 1Der Plural-Fehler: Als Deutsche neigen wir dazu, bei Ausdrücken wie „jeder von uns“ das Verb in den Plural zu setzen, weil wir an „wir“ denken. Im Englischen bleibt es beim Singular: „Each of us *is* responsible“, nicht „are“. Der Grund ist die L1-Interferenz: Wir lassen uns vom Plural-Konzept der Gruppe leiten, statt der grammatikalischen Singular-Logik von
eachzu folgen.
- 1Die
Every of-Falle: Viele Deutschsprachige sagen „Every of the students“, weil sie es mit „Jeder der Studenten“ übersetzen. Das ist ein absolutes No-Go.Everyist ein Determiner, kein Pronomen. Die Korrektur lautet „Each of the students“ oder einfach „Every student“.
- 1Das Pronomen-Problem: „Every“ als Ersatz für „Everyone“. Ein klassischer Fehler ist „Every was happy“. Da „jeder“ im Deutschen ein Pronomen ist, denken wir, das ginge im Englischen auch. Man muss aber „Everyone was happy“ sagen.
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Everybei zwei Objekten: Wir sagen im Deutschen „Jede Hand“, was bei zwei Händen okay ist. Im Englischen klingt „Every hand“ bei zwei Händen jedoch unnatürlich. Die Verwendung voneachist hier ein Zeichen für ein höheres Sprachniveau.
Each | Every |of | Ja (each of the) | Nein |every day) |everyone) |- 1Kann ich
eachundeveryin einem Satz mischen?
each) als auch die Vollständigkeit (every) betont.- 1Warum ist
Every of the peoplefalsch?
every die Funktion eines Adjektivs/Determiners hat, das direkt vor einem Substantiv stehen muss. Es kann keine Teilmenge aus einer Gruppe herausgreifen, während each genau das tut.- 1Was mache ich mit dem Geschlecht bei
eachundevery?
Determiner + Noun + Verb Agreement
| Determiner | Noun Type | Verb Form | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
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Each
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Singular Countable
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Singular
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Each child sings.
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Every
|
Singular Countable
|
Singular
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Every child sings.
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Each of the
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Plural Countable
|
Singular
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Each of the children sings.
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Every one of the
|
Plural Countable
|
Singular
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Every one of the children sings.
|
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All (Comparison)
|
Plural Countable
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Plural
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All children sing.
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Meanings
Distributive determiners used to refer to all members of a group individually rather than collectively (like 'all'). They emphasize that the action applies to every single member.
Individual Focus (Each)
Used when thinking about the members of a group as individuals, one by one.
“Each person in this room has a unique story.”
“The artist painted each petal with incredible detail.”
Group Focus (Every)
Used when thinking about a group as a whole, similar to 'all' but grammatically singular.
“Every student must wear a uniform.”
“I've read every book on that shelf.”
Frequency (Every)
Used to describe how often something happens at regular intervals.
“I go to the gym every morning.”
“The bus arrives every ten minutes.”
Reference Table
| Merkmal | Each | Every |
|---|---|---|
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Fokus
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Einzelne Mitglieder, eins nach dem anderen
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Alle Mitglieder kollektiv, ohne Ausnahme
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Gruppengröße
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Meist kleiner, definiert (auch nur zwei)
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Größer, unbestimmt (meist drei oder mehr)
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Nomen-Form
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Singular, zählbar
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Singular, zählbar
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Verb-Form
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Singular
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Singular
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Nutzung
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Betonung von Individualität, 'each of the'
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Häufigkeit, allgemeine Fakten, 'nearly every'
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Pronomen-Bezug
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Singular (oft 'their' im modernen Gebrauch)
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Singular (oft 'their' im modernen Gebrauch)
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Formalitätsspektrum
Each employee is responsible for their own workstation. (office rules)
Every employee has to clean their desk. (office rules)
Everyone's gotta clean their own spot. (office rules)
Each of y'all needs to clear your space. (office rules)
Each vs. Every: Die Kernkonzepte
Each
- Individueller Fokus One by one
- Kleine/Definierte Gruppe Often two, specific count
- Each of the Specific group reference
Every
- Kollektiver Fokus All without exception
- Große/Unbestimmte Gruppe General, comprehensive
- Häufigkeit Regular intervals
Each vs. Every: Auf einen Blick
Entscheidungshilfe: 'Each' oder 'Every'?
Fokussierst du dich auf Individuen, eins nach dem anderen?
Betonst du die Gesamtheit, alle ohne Ausnahme?
Sprichst du über etwas, das in regelmäßigen Abständen passiert?
Nutzt du 'of the' mit einem Plural-Nomen?
Häufige Kombinationen
Mit Each
- • each other
- • each and every
- • each way
- • each time
Mit Every
- • every day
- • every single
- • every now and then
- • every other
Beispiele nach Niveau
I drink milk every day.
I drink milk every day.
Every child likes toys.
Every child likes toys.
Each student has a pen.
Each student has a pen.
We see him every week.
We see him every week.
Every room in the hotel is clean.
Every room in the hotel is clean.
Each of my parents is a doctor.
Each of my parents is a doctor.
I play football every Saturday.
I play football every Saturday.
Each book costs five dollars.
Each book costs five dollars.
Every one of these apples is rotten.
Every one of these apples is rotten.
Each member of the team has a different role.
Each member of the team has a different role.
I've tried every possible way to fix it.
I've tried every possible way to fix it.
They gave each of us a small gift.
They gave each of us a small gift.
Each of the candidates was interviewed separately.
Each of the candidates was interviewed separately.
Nearly every student passed the exam.
Nearly every student passed the exam.
The houses were sold for £200,000 each.
The houses were sold for £200,000 each.
Every effort was made to save the building.
Every effort was made to save the building.
Each and every person must take responsibility.
Each and every person must take responsibility.
The variables were each assigned a numerical value.
The variables were each assigned a numerical value.
He had every reason to suspect foul play.
He had every reason to suspect foul play.
Every so often, the market experiences a dip.
Every so often, the market experiences a dip.
The nuances of each and every dialect were meticulously recorded.
The nuances of each and every dialect were meticulously recorded.
Every last detail must be perfect for the gala.
Every last detail must be perfect for the gala.
They each of them held a different opinion on the matter.
They each of them held a different opinion on the matter.
The committee members, each a specialist in their field, convened at noon.
The committee members, each a specialist in their field, convened at noon.
Leicht verwechselbar
Both refer to a total group, but 'Every' is singular and 'All' is plural.
Both can refer to two things, but 'Each' means both of them individually, while 'Either' means one or the other.
'Everyone' refers only to people. 'Every one' refers to each individual member of a group of things or people.
Häufige Fehler
Every students are here.
Every student is here.
I go to school each day.
I go to school every day.
Every of the boys.
Each of the boys.
He has a ring on every thumb.
He has a ring on each thumb.
Every people knows him.
Every person knows him.
Each students has a book.
Each student has a book.
I like every of them.
I like each of them.
Almost each student passed.
Almost every student passed.
They cost five dollars every.
They cost five dollars each.
Every of my friend is nice.
Every one of my friends is nice.
Each and every students must attend.
Each and every student must attend.
Satzmuster
Every ___ is ___.
Each of the ___ has ___.
I go to the ___ every ___.
They cost ___ each.
Real World Usage
I ensured that each client received a personalized follow-up.
Every time I post, I get so many comments!
Each passenger is allowed one carry-on bag.
Every order comes with a free side dish.
Each variable was tested under controlled conditions.
I'm busy every single second today!
Fokus auf das Individuum
Each child got a piece of cake.
Singular-Falle
Each student is responsible for their own locker.
Besonders bei zwei Dingen
Each hand has five fingers.
Das geschlechtsneutrale 'their'
Every person should bring their own laptop.
Smart Tips
Replace 'Each' or 'Every' with 'He' or 'She'. If the verb sounds right with 'He', it's correct.
Remember: 'Each of the' is fine, but 'Every' needs 'one' to become 'Every one of the'.
Stick to 'every'. 'Each' sounds unnatural for time intervals unless you are being very specific.
Use 'each' to make people feel like individuals, and 'every' to make them feel like a team.
Aussprache
Each vs Every Syllables
'Each' is one syllable /iːtʃ/. 'Every' is often pronounced as two syllables /ˈev.ri/ rather than three /ˈev.ər.i/.
Emphasis on 'Each'
I want EACH and EVERY one of you to listen.
Stressing both words adds extreme emphasis to the individual responsibility.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
E-A-C-H stands for 'Every Actual Component Here' (focus on the individual).
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a line of people. 'Each' is a spotlight hitting one person at a time. 'Every' is a floodlight hitting the whole line at once.
Rhyme
For two or more, 'each' is the key. For three or more, 'every' can be.
Story
A teacher has two students. She gives 'each' student a book. Later, she goes to a huge school and tells 'every' student to study. She does this 'every' day.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Look around your room. Identify a group of objects (like books or chairs). Describe them using 'each' for their individual colors and 'every' for their general purpose.
Kulturelle Hinweise
In British English, 'each' is slightly more common in formal written instructions than in American English, which often favors 'every' for general rules.
Americans frequently use 'every' in casual speech to mean 'all', even when 'each' might be more technically accurate for small groups.
Legal documents use 'each' to ensure that the law applies to every individual party separately, preventing any loophole where a group might be treated as a single entity.
'Each' comes from the Old English 'ælc', meaning 'ever-each'. 'Every' is a later development from 'æfre ælc' (ever each).
Gesprächseinstiege
What is something you do every single day?
If you had three wishes, what would each wish be?
Do you think every person has a soulmate?
Describe a time when each member of your team had to work together.
Tagebuch-Impulse
Häufige Fehler
Test Yourself
___ student received a diploma.
Find and fix the mistake:
Every employees needs to attend the meeting.
Wähle den richtigen Satz:
Score: /3
Ubungsaufgaben
8 exercisesI have a ring on ___ finger.
___ of the two candidates was excellent.
Find and fix the mistake:
Every students in the class has a laptop.
day / goes / she / every / gym / the / to
Match: 1. Two hands, 2. Daily routine, 3. Emphatic speech
Check the agreement.
The tickets are $20 ___.
___ time I see her, she's smiling.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercises___ person in the room raised their hand.
The software is installed on ___ computer in the office.
Each of the children were given a toy.
I visited every town and village in that regions, and each one had its unique charm.
Wähle den korrekten Satz:
Wähle den korrekten Satz:
Übersetze ins Englische: 'Jeder Tag ist eine neue Chance'
Übersetze ins Englische: 'Jeder der Gäste erhielt ein kleines Geschenk'
Bringe die Wörter in die richtige Reihenfolge:
Bringe die Wörter in die richtige Reihenfolge:
Ordne die Phrasen 'Each' oder 'Every' zu:
Welches Wort passt am besten zum Szenario?
Score: /12
FAQ (8)
No, 'every' is used for three or more. For two people, you must use 'each' or 'both'.
Yes, 'every' is always followed by a singular countable noun and a singular verb (e.g., 'Every person is...').
'Everyone' means all people. 'Every one' (two words) refers to each individual member of a group of things or people and is often followed by 'of'.
No, you must say 'each of the students' or 'each of these students'. You need a determiner (the, my, these) after 'of'.
Use 'each' at the end when talking about prices or individual amounts, like 'They cost $1 each'.
No, neither 'each' nor 'every' can be used with uncountable nouns like 'water' or 'advice'. Use 'all' or 'some' instead.
Technically yes, but it is a common idiomatic expression used for strong emphasis.
This is a fixed idiom meaning 'alternating days' (Monday, Wednesday, Friday).
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In Other Languages
cada
English distinguishes between individual (each) and collective (every) focus.
chaque / tous les
English 'every' is always singular; French 'tous les' is plural.
jeder
English determiners don't change for case.
sorezore / mai-
Japanese lacks the strict subject-verb agreement found in English distributives.
kull (كل)
English uses three different words (each, every, all) where Arabic uses one with different noun states.
měi (每)
Chinese requires the adverb 'dōu' to complete the distributive sense, whereas English uses the determiner alone.
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