How to Say “All Around the World” in German

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auf der ganzen Welt
The English phrase "all around the world" is translated into German as auf der ganzen Welt.
This phrase is used to describe something that occurs or exists in every part of the earth.

What does it mean word for word?

Literally, auf der ganzen Welt translates to "on the whole world".

Which one should you use?

While auf der ganzen Welt is a prepositional phrase often used for emphasis, the single adjective weltweit provides a more concise way to say "worldwide" or "global".

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Switzerland, the variation in der ganzen Welt is used in standard German to mean "all around the world".

How does it change in a sentence?

The phrase uses the dative case because the preposition auf (on) describes a static location.

Did you know?

  • The word Welt comes from an older form wëralt, which was a contraction of words meaning 'age of the world'.
  • The preposition auf in auf der ganzen Welt is a relative of the English word 'up'. While it means 'on' in this phrase, it shares a common origin with the Germanic word for upward movement.

Examples in context

  • Menschen auf der ganzen Welt waren schockiert.
    All around the world, people were shocked.
    This sentence shows how to use auf der ganzen Welt to describe a global reaction to news.
    Tatoeba #3454880 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3454014 by AlanF_US
  • Der Valentinstag wird auf der ganzen Welt begangen.
    Valentine's Day is celebrated all around the world.
    This sentence illustrates using auf der ganzen Welt to describe a global celebration.
    Tatoeba #4913186 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4913160 by Hybrid
  • Lincolns Biographie wird von Kindern auf der ganzen Welt gelesen.
    Lincoln's biography is read by children all around the world.
    This sentence demonstrates how auf der ganzen Welt can be used to describe the global readership of a book.
    Tatoeba #1562757 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1356012 by CK
  • In der ganzen Welt wird Deutsch als zweite Sprache gelernt.
    In the whole world, German is learned as a second language.
  • Die deutschen Autos sind überall auf der Welt bekannt.
    German cars are known everywhere in the world.
  • Deutsche Musik hört man überall auf der Welt.
    German music is heard all around the world.
  • Das deutsche Bier ist in der ganzen Welt bekannt.
    German beer is known all around the world.
  • Die österreichische Küche ist in aller Welt bekannt.
    Austrian cuisine is known all around the world.

Example conversation

Lukas and Laura are talking about the popularity of a new movie.

  1. Lukas

    Dieser Film ist auf der ganzen Welt bekannt.
    This movie is known all around the world.
  2. Laura

    Ja, ich habe ihn überall in den Trends gesehen.
    Yes, I saw it in the trends everywhere.
  3. Lukas

    Es ist toll, dass jeder ihn mag.
    It is great that everyone likes it.
  4. Laura

    Das ist wirklich ein globaler Erfolg, Lukas.
    That really is a global success, Lukas.

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