An der Reihe sein
Example: Du bist jetzt an der Reihe, das Spiel zu beginnen.
Definition
"An der Reihe sein" means to be the next person or thing to do something in a sequence or order. For example, it indicates whose turn it is to perform an action, such as in the phrase 'Du bist jetzt an der Reihe, das Spiel zu beginnen,' meaning you are now the one to start the game.
Etymology
The phrase "an der Reihe sein" comes from the German words 'an' meaning 'at,' 'der' the definite article 'the,' and 'Reihe' meaning 'row' or 'sequence.' Literally, it means 'to be at the row,' referring to one's position in a line or order. Did you know this common expression reflects the importance of order and fairness in German culture?
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