German Phrase
Wissen alle, was der Plan ist?
Meaning
Literally, “Do all know what the plan is?” It is a quick way to check whether every member of a group is on the same page about the upcoming actions.
When to use
Use this question at the start of a meeting, before a group activity, or whenever you need to confirm that everyone shares the same information about a plan.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Wissenalle,wasderPlanist?
Verb‑Subject Inversion
In yes/no questions the finite verb moves before the subject: "Wissen alle…" (Do all know…).
Indefinite Pronoun "alle"
"alle" functions as a plural pronoun meaning “everyone”. It can replace "jeder" in informal questions.
Subordinate Clause Word Order
The clause "was der Plan ist" follows the verb‑final rule typical for German subordinate clauses.
Capitalisation of Nouns
"Plan" is a noun and therefore capitalised in German.
🗨In Conversation
Wissen alle, was der Plan ist?
Does everyone know what the plan is?
Ja, wir treffen uns um 18 Uhr im Park und bringen Snacks mit.
Yes, we’re meeting at 6 p.m. in the park and bringing snacks.
✕Common Mistakes
Kennt alle, was der Plan ist?
"kennen" is used for familiarity, not for factual knowledge; the correct verb is "wissen".
Wissen alle, was der Plan ist?
In a subordinate clause the verb must stay at the end; "was der Plan ist" is the proper order.
Alle wissen, was der Plan ist?
The inversion required for a yes/no question is missing; you need "Wissen alle…" not "Alle wissen…".
↔Alternatives
Kennt jeder den Plan?
Does everyone know the plan?
Weiß jeder, was der Plan ist?
Does everyone know what the plan is?
Ist allen klar, was wir vorhaben?
Is it clear to everyone what we’re planning?
Cultural Tip
German speakers tend to be direct in group settings, so asking "Wissen alle…" is perfectly acceptable and shows respect for the group's knowledge. Note the difference between "wissen" (to know facts) and "kennen" (to be familiar with people or things); here "wissen" is the correct choice because you’re referring to a specific piece of information.