alljährlich
annual / yearly
Recurring or taking place every year; yearly.
EXAMPLE
Das alljährliche Weinfest zieht Besucher aus der ganzen Region an.
The annual wine festival attracts visitors from the entire region.
alljährlich
annual / yearly
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is made up of 'all' and 'jährlich' (yearly). The prefix 'all-' intensifies the meaning of 'jährlich' and emphasizes that something really happens every single year without exception.
EXAMPLE
Die alljährliche Prüfung findet immer im Juni statt.
The annual exam always takes place in June.
Adjective and adverb
'Alljährlich' (annual / yearly) can stand as an adjective before a noun or be used as an adverb to describe a verb. Both uses are correct and common.
EXAMPLE
Das ist unser alljährliches Familientreffen.
This is our annual family gathering.
Register: Rather formal
'Alljährlich' (annual / yearly) sounds somewhat more formal and elevated than the expression 'jedes Jahr' (every year). It is therefore often used in official announcements, reports, or written language.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma veröffentlicht alljährlich ihren Geschäftsbericht.
The company publishes its annual report every year.
Typical collocations
The word is typically used for recurring events, festivals, conferences, or traditions. Common combinations are 'alljährliches Treffen' (annual meeting), 'alljährliches Fest' (annual festival), or 'alljährlich stattfinden' (to take place annually).
EXAMPLE
Das alljährliche Stadtfest lockt viele Touristen an.
The annual city festival attracts many tourists.
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