auf|reihen
Translation
to line up, to arrange in a row, to string together
Examples
Sie reihte die Perlen auf eine Schnur auf.
She strung the pearls onto a string.
Die Soldaten reihten sich auf dem Platz auf.
The soldiers lined up in the square.
Grammar Patterns
to line sth. up ((et4)) She lined up the books.
to line up (reflexive) ((sich4)) The students lined up.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anordnen (to arrange), aufstellen (to set up)
Etymology
From 'auf-' (on, up) and 'Reihe' (row). Literally 'to put into a row'.
Memory Tips
Imagine lining things 'up' ('auf') in a 'row' ('Reihe').