German word

Andrang

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈandʁaŋ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncrowd

Example

Vor dem Laden bildete sich ein Andrang.

A crowd gathered in front of the store.

Illustration for Andrang (crowd)

More examples

Um Andrang zu vermeiden, öffnete der Veranstalter zusätzliche Eingänge.

To avoid crowds, the organizer opened additional entrances.

Core concept

A stream of people converging on the same place until access becomes crowded and difficult.

Common phrases

  • großer Andrang an der Kasse

    large crowd at the checkout

  • Andrang vermeiden

    avoid crowds

Similar words

Menschenmenge: A crowd gathered together at a single location.
Ansturm: A concentrated surge of people arriving within a short time.
Gedrängel: Restless pushing and jostling among people in a cramped area.

Definition in German

Andrang bezeichnet das starke, oft plötzlich eintretende Zusammenströmen von Menschen an einem Ort.

Word origin

The noun comes from German an- plus Drang, whose older Germanic sense involved pressing, driving, or forceful movement.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English crowd, Andrang focuses on the influx or pressure of arriving people, so großer Andrang means heavy attendance or a rush of visitors.

Other meanings

  • congestionnoun
  • rushnoun

Opposites

  • Leereemptinessnoun
  • Menschenleeredesertednessnoun

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