Die Anhäufung
Example: Die Anhäufung von Müll in der Stadt ist besorgniserregend.
Definition
"Die Anhäufung" refers to the accumulation or gathering of objects, substances, or quantities in one place, often leading to a noticeable or problematic increase, as in the phrase 'Die Anhäufung von Müll in der Stadt ist besorgniserregend,' meaning the accumulation of garbage in the city is alarming.
Etymology
The word "die Anhäufung" comes from the German verb 'anhäufen,' meaning 'to pile up' or 'to accumulate.' It combines 'an-' (a prefix implying direction towards) and 'Häufen' (to heap or pile). Did you know that "Anhäufung" literally conveys the idea of heaping things together, emphasizing an increase or buildup?
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"Die Anhäufung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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