Adverb
reihenweise
Pronunciation: /ʁaɪ̯ɘnˌvaɪ̯zə/
in droves; in large numbers
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Meanings
Adverb
- in droves; in large numbers
- in rows
Example sentence
Bei der Hitze fielen reihenweise Zuschauer um.
In the heat, spectators collapsed in droves.
Word forms
reihenweise
Usage
- Züge fallen reihenweise aus. — Trains are being cancelled in large numbers.
- reihenweise / vereinzelt — In large numbers versus individually or sporadically.
Nach dem ersten Lied standen die Besucher reihenweise auf.
After the first song, visitors stood up in large numbers.