Hintereinander Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Hintereinander" is mainly used as adverb meaning "one after another", "consecutively" or "in a row". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "hintereinander"

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "One after another, consecutively"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Autos fuhren hintereinander durch die enge Straße.The cars drove one after another through the narrow street.
  2. Er las die Bücher hintereinander ohne Pause.He read the books consecutively without a break.
  3. Die Kinder stellten sich hintereinander auf.The children lined up one after another.

2.) "Arranged in a line"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Stühle sind hintereinander aufgestellt.The chairs are arranged one behind the other.
  2. Die Bilder hängen hintereinander an der Wand.The pictures hang one after another on the wall.
  3. Die Soldaten marschierten hintereinander durch das Tor.The soldiers marched one behind the other through the gate.
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