rush / crowd
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rush / crowd
A large gathering of people who crowd together in one place or wait for something. This often leads to jostling and hectic activity.
Vor dem Konzert gab es einen riesigen Andrang am Eingang.
Before the concert, there was a huge rush at the entrance.
'Der Andrang' (rush, crowd) is derived from the verb 'andringen'. 'An-' means 'toward' or 'up to', and 'dringen' means 'to push' or 'to press'. So 'Andrang' is the result when many people push toward a place.
Die Fans drangen gegen die Absperrungen an.
The fans pushed against the barriers.
'Andrang' (rush, crowd) is very often combined with the verb 'herrschen' to describe a situation. The phrase 'es herrscht großer Andrang' (there is a big rush / a large crowd) is a very typical and natural expression.
Beim Winterschlussverkauf herrschte in allen Geschäften großer Andrang.
During the winter clearance sale, there was a big rush in all the stores.
'Andrang' (rush, crowd) is often combined with adjectives such as 'groß' (big), 'riesig' (huge), or 'enorm' (enormous). To name the place, you usually use the prepositions 'an' (with the dative) or 'vor'.
Der Andrang an den Kinokassen war enorm.
The rush at the cinema ticket counters was enormous.
run
Run refers to a sudden, very high demand for an offer. Andrang, by contrast, describes the many people crowding together or waiting in one place. Run is therefore appropriate for numerous online orders, while Andrang is a better fit for a visible crowd outside a store.
Nach dem Sonderangebot herrschte vor dem Schuhgeschäft großer Andrang.
After the special offer, there was a large crowd outside the shoe store.
Nach dem Sonderangebot gab es online einen großen Run auf die neuen Schuhe.
After the special offer, there was a major rush online for the new shoes.
