ein|trudeln
Translation
to trickle in, to arrive gradually, to show up
Examples
Die Gäste trudelten langsam ein.
The guests slowly trickled in.
Die E-Mails trudeln nach und nach ein.
The emails are trickling in one by one.
Grammar Patterns
((Subject)) trickles in. ((Subject)) trickles in. The guests slowly trickled in.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eintreffen, ankommen; Antonyms: weggehen, leave
Etymology
Composed of 'ein-' (in, into) and 'trudeln' (to spin, wobble, saunter). The literal sense is 'to saunter in'.
Memory Tips
Think of noodles ('Nudeln' sounds similar) trickling into a pot one by one. This helps remember the 'trickle in' meaning.