everybody

• Indefinitpronomen, das alle Menschen einer bestimmten Gruppe oder Menschen im Allgemeinen bezeichnet; funktional gleichbedeutend mit „alle“, aber häufiger in informeller oder umgangssprachlicher Rede verwendet. Es wird trotz der pluralen Bedeutung mit einem Verb im Singular konstruiert.

An indefinite pronoun used to refer to all the people in a particular group or to people in general; functionally equivalent to 'everyone', but often preferred in informal or conversational contexts. Takes a singular verb form despite its plural meaning.

1. Indefinite pronoun referring to all people in a specific groupA1informal

   Used to refer to every individual member of a defined group, such as a class, team, family, or audience; emphasizes inclusivity of all members without exception. Functionally identical to 'everyone', but often perceived as slightly more informal or conversational.

   Unbestimmtes Pronomen für alle Personen einer bestimmten Gruppe

   • Everybody in the room clapped when the speaker finished.
   • Has everybody got their tickets for the trip?
   • Everybody enjoyed the party last weekend.
   • I'd like everybody to introduce themselves briefly.
   • Everybody has their own way of learning new skills.

2. Generic indefinite pronoun referring to people in generalA2informal

   Used to make general statements about humanity or society as a whole, where the reference is not to a specific group but to people universally.

   Verallgemeinerndes Indefinitpronomen für Menschen im Allgemeinen

   • Everybody needs time to relax and recharge.
   • Everybody makes mistakes; it's part of being human.
   • Everybody wants to feel valued and appreciated.
   • It's a challenge that everybody faces at some point.
   • Everybody knows that kindness costs nothing but means everything.