ein|reihen
Translation
to get in line, to queue up, to rank among
Examples
Bitte reihen Sie sich hinten ein.
Please get in line at the back.
Dieses Buch reiht sich in die Klassiker ein.
This book ranks among the classics.
Er reihte sich in die Schlange vor der Kasse ein.
He got in the queue in front of the checkout.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((in+4)) to get in(to) (a line) He got into the queue.
sich ((unter+4)) to rank among (sth.) She ranks among the best artists.
Similar Words
sich anstellen (to queue); zählen zu (to count among)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in, into) + 'Reihe' (row, line). Literally 'to get into a row'.
Memory Tips
Visualize getting 'ein' (into) a 'Reihe' (row) of people or things.