überall

Überall is a German adverb meaning “everywhere” or “all over.” It describes ubiquity of places, events, or phenomena and is commonly used to emphasize breadth or pervasiveness. Examples: “Überall in der Stadt findet man neue Cafés.” “Überall, wo man hinschaut, gibt es neue Technologien.” It can introduce clauses or be used with different verbs, often in expressive or colloquial contexts.

Etymology and form: The term is formed from über (over, across) and all (all), indicating “across all places.” The standard spelling is einword as überall (lowercase in ordinary text). It is capitalized only at the beginning of a sentence or when used in a title. In German, “überall” is distinct from corresponding compounds like “über all” (which is not considered correct in normal orthography).

Variants and related terms: A literary or less common synonym is allenthalben, which also means “everywhere” but with a more formal or poetic nuance. Related expressions include überhin or überallhin, which convey direction toward everywhere or to various places. The adverb can appear with intensifying contexts, as in phrases that describe broad distribution or visibility.

Usage notes: As an adverb, überall does not decline. It often appears with verbs of movement, perception, or existence, and it frequently occurs with phrases like “in der Stadt,” “wo man hinschaut,” or “in allen Ecken.” In written German, it conveys a broad, sometimes hyperbolic sense of presence or coverage, while in everyday speech it is a common, natural choice.