an|reisen
Translation
to arrive
Examples
Wann reisen Sie an?
When do you arrive?
Die Gäste reisen mit dem Zug an.
The guests are arriving by train.
Grammar Patterns
((in+3)) anreisen to arrive in ((a place)) The tourists are arriving in Munich.
Similar Words
ankommen (to arrive), eintreffen (to arrive)
Etymology
From the prefix 'an-' (at, to) and 'reisen' (to travel). Literally 'to travel to' a destination.
Memory Tips
Think of 'an' as indicating arrival 'at' a place after 'reisen' (traveling).