Aufeinander Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufeinander" is mainly used as adverb meaning "on top of each other", "one after another" or "successively". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "aufeinander"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular

Meanings of "aufeinander" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "One on top of/after the other, in succession or mutual contact"

"Aufeinander", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "One on top of the other, one after the other, in succession or in mutual contact."
Translation(s): on top of each other, one after another, successively, consecutively
Synonym(s): nacheinander, hintereinander
Related word(s): übereinander, miteinander

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Bücher stapelten sich aufeinander auf dem Tisch.The books were stacked one on top of the other on the table.
Die Kinder folgten aufeinander in einer Reihe.The children followed one after another in a line.
Wir müssen die Probleme aufeinander abstimmen.We need to coordinate the problems with each other.

2.) "In mutual or reciprocal relation"

"Aufeinander", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "In mutual or reciprocal relation."
Translation(s): with each other, to each other, mutually, reciprocally
Synonym(s): gegenseitig, wechselseitig
Related word(s): miteinander, zueinander

📝 Some usage examples:

Die beiden Teams sind aufeinander eingespielt.The two teams are well-coordinated with each other.
Ihre Argumente bauen aufeinander auf.Their arguments build upon each other.
Die Teile des Puzzles passen perfekt aufeinander.The puzzle pieces fit perfectly together.

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