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No. 2,916 in Dutch

aller

The Dutch word "aller" is a superlative intensifier meaning "of all" or "most," often used to emphasize the extreme degree of an adjective.

In a sentence

  • Dit is het allerbeste idee dat ik ooit heb gehoord.

    This is the very best idea I've ever heard.

    In this sentence, "aller" is being used as a superlative intensifier, emphasizing that this idea is the most outstanding of all.

  • Ze is allerliefst tegen haar vrienden.

    She is extraordinarily kind to her friends.

    In this case, "aller" is used to emphasize the degree of kindness, functioning as a total intensifier to amplify positivity in the statement.

  • Dit boek bevat allerhande tips voor beginners.

    This book contains all sorts of tips for beginners.

    Here, "allerhande" (a compound involving "aller") is used as a modifier to indicate a variety or diversity, meaning 'all kinds of' or 'various.'

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