ADVERB

aneinander/anʔaɪ̯ˈnandɐ/to each other; together; against each other

aneinander is a German adverb that means to each other, together, or against each other. It is pronounced /anʔaɪ̯ˈnandɐ/.

Definitions

1.in direct contact with each other or positioned next to each other(spatial relationship)

a.touching one another physically

Die beiden Häuser stehen dicht aneinander.—The two houses stand close to each other.

2.one after the other, in sequence or concatenation(sequential/procedural)

a.following or connecting closely

Die Schüler stellten sich aneinander in einer Reihe auf.—The students lined up one after another.

Frequently asked questions

What does "aneinander" mean in English?
"aneinander" means to each other, together, or against each other. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "aneinander"?
"aneinander" is pronounced /anʔaɪ̯ˈnandɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "aneinander"?
"aneinander" is a adverb in German.

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