Die Reihenfolge
Example: Die Reihenfolge der Aufgaben beeinflusst das Ergebnis stark.
Definition
"Die Reihenfolge" refers to the order or sequence in which items, tasks, or events are arranged or occur. It indicates the specific arrangement that can significantly affect outcomes, as in the example phrase where the order of tasks influences the result.
Etymology
The word "die Reihenfolge" comes from the German words "Reihe," meaning row or line, and "Folge," meaning sequence or consequence. Together, they form a compound noun describing the concept of an arranged sequence. Did you know that the idea of 'Reihe' originally referred to a physical row or line, which naturally extended to the abstract notion of order?
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"Die Reihenfolge" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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