Das ist alles
The English phrase "that is all" is translated into German as Das ist alles.
Das ist alles is used to indicate that a list is complete or that there is nothing more to add. When used as a standalone sentence, it often signals the end of a statement. This is common in service contexts, such as a waiter asking if a customer requires anything else.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Das (that), ist (is) and alles (all/everything).
Which one should you use?
Use Das war alles instead of Das ist alles if you are referring to a completed event or a list that has just finished being presented in the past tense.
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, Das ist alles can be used ironically to diminish a huge effort by pretending it was very little.
- The word alles is closely related to the Gothic word allata, showing the phrase's concepts survived across extinct Germanic languages.
Examples in context
- Das ist alles unnötig.That is all unnecessary.This sentence shows how to use Das ist alles to describe something unnecessary.Tatoeba #3407410 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #12407093 by tatoebashrek
- Das ist alles Quatsch.That is all nonsense.This sentence shows how to use Das ist alles to describe nonsense.Tatoeba #6999266 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5420491 by Hybrid
- Das ist alles, was ich habe.That is all I have.This sentence shows how to use Das ist alles to indicate the extent of what one possesses.Tatoeba #2298376 by Tamy, translation #43122 by autuno
- Der Vortrag ist beendet. Das war alles zu diesem Thema.The presentation has concluded. That is all on this topic.
- Ich habe dir alle Informationen gegeben. Das ist alles, was ich weiß.I have given you all the information. That is all I know.
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Example conversation
At a cafe, Lukas is taking an order from Sarah.
- SarahIch hätte gerne einen Kaffee, bitte.I would like a coffee, please.
- LukasMöchten Sie auch ein Stück Kuchen dazu, Sarah?Would you also like a piece of cake with that, Sarah?
- SarahNein danke, das ist alles.No thanks, that is all.
- LukasIn Ordnung, ich bringe es sofort.Alright, I will bring it immediately.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alles, das, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
