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German Phrase

Alle Flüssigkeiten dürfen höchstens 100 ml haben.

/ˈalə ˈflʏsɪçkaɪtn̩ ˈdʏʁfən ˈhøːçtstɛns ˈhʊndɐt ˈmɪlɪˌliːtɐ ˈhaːbn̩/
Meaning"All liquids may be at most 100 ml."
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Meaning

The sentence states that every liquid may not exceed a volume of 100 millilitres. It is the standard wording used to describe the liquid‑restriction rule in security checks.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you need to explain the 100 ml liquid limit, for example at airport security, train stations, concert venues, or when giving travel advice to German‑speaking passengers.

✦Grammar Breakdown

AlleFlüssigkeitendürfenhöchstens100mlhaben.

1

Alle (determiner)

Indefinite plural determiner meaning 'all', used before plural nouns.

2

Flüssigkeiten (noun)

Plural of 'die Flüssigkeit' (feminine). Refers to liquids in general.

3

dürfen (modal verb)

Present tense, third‑person plural of 'dürfen' – expresses permission, not ability.

4

höchstens (adverb)

Means 'at most' or 'no more than', used to set an upper limit.

5

100 ml (numeral + unit)

A quantitative expression; in German a space is placed between the number and the unit.

6

haben (infinitive)

Infinitive that follows a modal verb; here it means 'to contain' or 'to have'.

🗨In Conversation

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Wie viel Flüssigkeit darf ich im Handgepäck mitnehmen?

How much liquid am I allowed to bring in my hand luggage?

Alle Flüssigkeiten dürfen höchstens 100 ml haben.

All liquids may be at most 100 ml.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Alle Flüssigkeiten können höchstens 100 ml haben.

    ‘können’ expresses ability, not permission. The rule is about what is allowed, so ‘dürfen’ is required.

  • Alle Flüssigkeiten dürfen maximal 100 ml haben.

    ‘maximal’ is correct, but the word order should be ‘maximal 100 ml betragen’ or ‘maximal 100 ml umfassen’, not ‘maximal 100 ml haben’.

↔Alternatives

  • Jede Flüssigkeit darf maximal 100 ml umfassen.

    Each liquid may contain a maximum of 100 ml.

  • Für alle Flüssigkeiten gilt ein Limit von 100 ml.

    A limit of 100 ml applies to all liquids.

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking airports the 100 ml rule is strictly enforced: liquids must be placed in a clear, resealable plastic bag that can be shown to security staff. Remember to write the unit with a space ("100 ml") and to keep the bag separate from other items.