allerlei

Meaning

1. all kinds of
2. various

Concepts

miscellaneous

various

sundry

all

allsorts

assorted

all kinds of

of all sorts

Synonyms

allerhande

verschillend

divers

van elke soort

verscheiden

menigvoudig

alle mogelijke

Hyphenated as

al‧ler‧lei

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌɑ.lərˈlɛi̯/

Etymology

Equivalent to aller (“of all”) + -lei (“manner”). From Middle Dutch alreleye, from al + leye (“manner”), the latter perhaps from Old French lei (“law, custom”).

Sentences

Dat zou allerlei voordelen hebben .

That would have all kinds of advantages.

Er staat hier dat gevangenen toegang moeten krijgen tot allerlei gezondheidszorg van hoge kwaliteit .

It says here that access to health care of all kinds should be provided to a very high quality in prisons.