allemal
certainly
Used to emphasize a statement in the sense of 'definitely', 'certainly', or 'surely'.
EXAMPLE
Das ist allemal besser, als gar nichts zu tun.
That is certainly better than doing nothing at all.
allemal
certainly / every time
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Meanings
allemal
every time
(Less common) On every occasion; each and every time.
EXAMPLE
Früher, als er noch fit war, gewann er bei diesem Spiel allemal.
In the past, when he was still fit, he won this game every time.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word 'allemal' is a contraction of 'alle Mal' (all times / every time). This origin explains the rarer meaning 'jedes einzelne Mal' (each and every time). Today’s usual meaning, 'auf jeden Fall' (definitely / in any case), is an intensifier that developed from this.
EXAMPLE
Ein Versuch ist es allemal wert.
It is certainly worth a try.
Word order
As an adverb, 'allemal' usually stands in the middle part of the sentence (Mittelfeld). It often stands directly before an adjective or an assessment in order to intensify it.
EXAMPLE
Das schaffe ich bis morgen allemal.
I can definitely manage that by tomorrow.
Typical collocations
'Allemal' is often used in combination with evaluative expressions. Typical combinations are 'besser allemal' (certainly better), 'reicht allemal' (is definitely enough), or 'ist es allemal wert' (is certainly worth it).
EXAMPLE
Für den Preis ist die Qualität allemal in Ordnung.
For the price, the quality is certainly okay.
Compare with
allemal vs jedenfalls
anyway / at least
Jedenfalls can limit a statement to what is at least certain. Allemal strongly emphasizes the entire statement as certain or definite. Therefore, jedenfalls is appropriate for a cautious commitment, while allemal is used for strong confirmation.
allemal
Auch wenn der Plan nicht sicher gelingt, ist er allemal einen Versuch wert.
Even if the plan isn't certain to succeed, it's certainly worth trying.
jedenfalls
Ob der Plan gelingt, weiß ich nicht, aber er ist jedenfalls einen Versuch wert.
I don't know whether the plan will succeed, but it's worth trying at least.
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