das ist alles
The English phrase 'that's all' is translated into German as das ist alles.
das ist alles is commonly used to signal the end of a list, a statement or an order. For example, a customer might use it at a shop to indicate they have finished their order.
Meaning: that's all (phrase)
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?
While das ist alles means 'that is all', the form das war alles (that was all) is often used to refer to a completed sequence of events in the past. Additionally, if you want to emphasize that there is nothing more to add to a specific point, you can use Mehr habe ich nicht zu sagen, which means 'That's all I have to say'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase das ist alles, the word alles is used as a substantive pronoun meaning 'everything' or 'the whole amount'.
Did you know?
- While an English speaker says 'that is all' for a current order, a German speaker will often switch to the past tense das war alles to signal they are finished.
- The German word das is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'that', as both descend from the Proto-Germanic word *þat.
Examples in context
- Nein, das ist alles.No, that's all.This sentence is useful for using das ist alles to answer a question with a negative.Tatoeba #2292371 by Tamy, translation #43044 by Swift
- Das ist alles falsch.That's all wrong.This sentence shows how das ist alles can be used to describe a statement as being entirely wrong.Tatoeba #2937149 by Manfredo, translation #2251051 by CK
- Das ist alles Quatsch.That's all nonsense.This sentence shows how das ist alles can be used to describe a statement as being entirely nonsense.Tatoeba #6999266 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5423587 by CK
- Vielen Dank für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit. Das ist alles.Thank you for your attention. That's all.
- Ich habe alle Informationen zusammengefasst. Mehr habe ich nicht zu sagen.I have summarized all the information. That's all I have to say.
- Ich habe das Essen vorbereitet. Das war's.I have prepared the food. That's all.
- Ich habe das Buch gelesen. Das war's.I read the book. That's all.
- Hier sind deine Schlüssel. Das ist alles, was ich habe.Here are your keys. That's all I have.
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Example conversation
A waiter is taking an order at a cafe.
- JulianMöchten Sie noch etwas bestellen?Would you like to order anything else?
- HannahNein, das ist alles, danke.No, that's all, thank you.
- JulianGerne, ich bringe es sofort.Certainly, I'll bring it right away.
- HannahVielen Dank!Thank you very much!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alles, das, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
