Verb

ein|reihen

Translation

to get in line, to line up, to rank among

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 line in front of the cash register.

sich ((in+4)) to get in(to) (a line) He got into the line.

sich ((unter+4)) to rank among (sth.) She ranks among the best artists.

sich anstellen (to get in line); gehören zu (to belong to)

Composed of 'ein-' (in, into) and 'Reihe' (row, line). The literal meaning is 'to place into a row'.

Think of inserting yourself 'ein' (into) a 'Reihe' (line).