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allemal

by all means, certainly, always

adverb AL-e-mahl Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Also means

at any rate, every time

Usage Note

Allemal can mean 'every single time' (das funktioniert allemal) or, in southern German and Austrian usage, 'certainly, absolutely'. Das ist allemal besser means 'that is definitely better'. Context determines which sense applies.

Examples

"Diese Methode ist allemal besser als die alte."

Natural Translation

This method is certainly better than the old one.

Literal Translation

This method is by-all-means better than the old.

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