Example: Die Kinder kamen einer nach dem anderen ins Klassenzimmer.
Definition
"Einer nach dem anderen" is a German phrase meaning that people or things arrive, happen, or are dealt with sequentially, one by one, rather than all at once. For example, children entering a classroom individually rather than together.
The phrase "einer nach dem anderen" literally translates to "one after the other" in English. It is a straightforward German expression used to describe sequential order, originating from common German words 'einer' (one) and 'nach dem anderen' (after the other), emphasizing a step-by-step process.
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