der Allmächtige
Almighty
A name for God as the supreme being with unlimited power.
EXAMPLE
Der Allmächtige wird in vielen Religionen als Schöpfer der Welt verehrt.
The Almighty is worshipped in many religions as the creator of the world.
der Allmächtige
Almighty
die Allmächtige, die Allmächtigen
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Allmächtigen |
| genitive | der Allmächtigen |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Allmächtige | die Allmächtigen |
| accusative | die Allmächtige | die Allmächtigen |
| dative | der Allmächtigen | den Allmächtigen |
| genitive | der Allmächtigen | der Allmächtigen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Allmächtige' (Almighty) is made up of 'all' (all) and 'mächtig' (powerful). The compound therefore describes someone whose power is complete and unlimited.
EXAMPLE
Für die Gläubigen ist der Allmächtige nicht an menschliche Grenzen gebunden.
For believers, the Almighty is not bound by human limitations.
Religious register
'Der Allmächtige' (the Almighty) is a solemn, religious designation used especially in prayers, religious texts, and ceremonial language.
EXAMPLE
Im Gebet bat sie den Allmächtigen um Kraft und Hoffnung.
In her prayer, she asked the Almighty for strength and hope.
Fixed collocations
The word often appears in religious expressions with verbs such as 'verehren' (to worship), 'anrufen' (to invoke), or 'um etwas bitten' (to ask for something). It can be used like a name or an honorific title.
EXAMPLE
In ihrer Not rief sie den Allmächtigen um Beistand an.
In her distress, she called upon the Almighty for help.
In real life
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