뜻
Considering everything, taking all factors into account.
문화적 배경
Germans value 'Ehrlichkeit' (honesty). Using 'Alles in allem' allows them to mention flaws without sounding overly negative, providing a balanced and therefore more 'truthful' review. In Austria, the phrase is used similarly, but you might hear it followed by a more 'gemütlich' (cozy/relaxed) evaluation. Swiss German speakers use the High German version in formal writing, but in dialect, they might use 'Alles in allem' with a distinct Swiss accent or prefer 'Im Große und Ganze'. In German business meetings, 'Alles in allem' is a signal that the discussion is moving toward a decision or a 'Handlungsempfehlung' (recommendation for action).
The 'Review' Trick
If you are writing a German exam, use 'Alles in allem' in your final paragraph. It instantly makes your writing sound more structured and professional.
Watch the Inversion
Don't forget: 'Alles in allem' + VERB + SUBJECT. This is the #1 mistake B1 students make.
뜻
Considering everything, taking all factors into account.
The 'Review' Trick
If you are writing a German exam, use 'Alles in allem' in your final paragraph. It instantly makes your writing sound more structured and professional.
Watch the Inversion
Don't forget: 'Alles in allem' + VERB + SUBJECT. This is the #1 mistake B1 students make.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Alles in ____ war der Urlaub schön.
The phrase is a fixed idiom: 'Alles in allem'.
Which sentence uses the correct word order?
Choose the correct summary sentence:
After 'Alles in allem' at the start of a sentence, the verb must come in the second position.
Match the situation to the best use of 'Alles in allem'.
You just finished a difficult work week with some successes.
The phrase is used to summarize and evaluate a period of time or an experience.
Complete the dialogue.
A: War der Film gut? B: Die Musik war zu laut, aber ____.
This correctly uses the fixed phrase and the V2 word order.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Alles in ____ war der Urlaub schön.
The phrase is a fixed idiom: 'Alles in allem'.
Choose the correct summary sentence:
After 'Alles in allem' at the start of a sentence, the verb must come in the second position.
You just finished a difficult work week with some successes.
The phrase is used to summarize and evaluate a period of time or an experience.
A: War der Film gut? B: Die Musik war zu laut, aber ____.
This correctly uses the fixed phrase and the V2 word order.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Yes, you can! For example: 'Es war ein schöner Tag, alles in allem.' It sounds a bit more casual this way.
Not at all. It's very common in WhatsApp messages when summarizing a day or an event.
'Alles in allem' is a summary of everything (including the bad parts). 'Im Großen und Ganzen' means 'mostly' or 'for the most part'.
Because the preposition 'in' here describes a state (where?), which requires the dative case. 'Allem' is the dative form.
관련 표현
Im Großen und Ganzen
synonymBy and large / for the most part
Unterm Strich
similarThe bottom line
Kurz gesagt
similarIn short
Fazit ist
builds onThe conclusion is
