German Phrase
Funktionieren alle Küchengeräte?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether every kitchen appliance is working properly. It is often used after a move, a power outage, or when checking equipment before cooking.
When to use
Use this question when you want to confirm that all devices such as the stove, blender, dishwasher, and coffee maker are functional, especially in a shared kitchen or before a cooking session.
✦Grammar Breakdown
FunktionierenalleKüchengeräte?
Verb‑First in Yes/No Questions
In German yes‑no questions the finite verb moves to the first position, before the subject.
Alle (all)
‘Alle’ is a plural determiner that agrees with the noun it modifies; it comes before the noun.
Küchengeräte (kitchen appliances)
A compound noun; the plural ends in –e, and the article is omitted in questions.
Question Mark
The question mark is placed after the entire clause, not after the verb.
🗨In Conversation
Funktionieren alle Küchengeräte?
Do all the kitchen appliances work?
Ja, sie funktionieren einwandfrei. Der Mixer ist neu.
Yes, they work perfectly. The mixer is new.
✕Common Mistakes
Arbeiten alle Küchengeräte?
‘Arbeiten’ is less idiomatic for appliances; use ‘funktionieren’ or ‘laufen’.
Funktionieren alle Küchen Geräte?
‘Küchengeräte’ is a single compound noun; do not split it.
Funktionieren Geräte alle?
Placing ‘alle’ after the verb (e.g., ‘Funktionieren Geräte alle?’) breaks the normal word order.
↔Alternatives
Sind alle Küchengeräte funktionsfähig?
Are all the kitchen appliances functional?
Laufen alle Geräte in der Küche?
Are all the devices in the kitchen running?
Arbeiten alle Küchengeräte?
Do all the kitchen appliances work?
Cultural Tip
In German, ‘funktionieren’ is the preferred verb for electronic or mechanical devices, while ‘arbeiten’ is more often used for people or jobs. Keep the verb‑first order in yes‑no questions, and remember that ‘Küchengeräte’ is a compound noun that stays together; splitting it (e.g., ‘Küchen Geräte’) is a common mistake.