noun
der Andrang, -
crowd
Wenn sehr viele Menschen zur gleichen Zeit an einen Ort wollen oder dort sind, sodass es voll und eng wird.
Definition & meaning
The German noun Andrang refers to a situation where a large number of people arrive or gather at a specific place at the same time, often with the intention of entering, participating, or obtaining something.
- Crowd or rush: A sudden arrival of many people, such as a crowd pushing towards an entrance or a venue.
- High demand or interest: In a figurative sense, it describes a high level of interest or a surge in people seeking a service, product, or opportunity (e.g., "The rush for concert tickets").
Grammar & Word origin
- Gender: Masculine (der Andrang).
- Plural: Die Andränge.
- Word origin: It is composed of the prefix an- (on/at/to) and the noun Drang (urge/pressure/push). The verb andringen (to press forward/to push toward) is the etymological root. It describes the physical action of pushing forward towards a point or goal.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Ansturm (an assault or a massive rush of people)
- Zulauf (inflow or popularity/interest)
- Menschenmenge (crowd of people)
- Gedränge (crush or congestion)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Am Wochenende herrscht oft großer Andrang am Bahnhof.noun
On weekends, there is often a large crowd at the train station.
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