die Reihe
row
An arrangement of people or things next to one another in a straight line.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder stellten sich in einer Reihe auf.
The children lined up in a row.
die Reihe
row / series
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Meanings
an der Reihe sein
to be one's turn
To be at the point in an order or sequence where you are next or have a task to do.
EXAMPLE
Nach dir bin ich mit dem Abwaschen an der Reihe.
After you, it's my turn to do the dishes.
die Reihe
series
A sequence or series of things or events of the same kind.
EXAMPLE
Eine ganze Reihe von Pannen führte zu der Verzögerung.
A whole series of mishaps led to the delay.
aus der Reihe tanzen
to be different
To behave differently from the others; not to follow the usual rules or norms.
EXAMPLE
Sie war schon immer diejenige, die gerne aus der Reihe tanzte.
She had always been the one who liked to be different.
die Reihe
series
A series of books, films, or TV shows that belong together thematically.
EXAMPLE
Der Verlag hat eine neue Reihe mit historischen Romanen herausgebracht.
The publisher has released a new series of historical novels.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
In the meaning of 'line', 'Reihe' (row) is often used with the prepositions 'in' (in) or 'hinter' (behind). Typical verbs are 'stehen' (to stand), 'sitzen' (to sit), or 'sich aufstellen' (to line up).
EXAMPLE
Die Zuschauer saßen in der ersten Reihe.
The spectators were sitting in the first row.
Fixed expression
The expression 'an der Reihe sein' (to be one's turn) is very common in everyday life. It expresses whose turn it is. The question 'Wer ist an der Reihe?' (Whose turn is it?) is often used in waiting situations, e.g. at the bakery or the doctor's office.
EXAMPLE
Ich warte schon eine Stunde, wann bin ich endlich an der Reihe?
I've been waiting for an hour; when is it finally my turn?
Typical collocation
To describe an indefinite but larger number of things or events, the phrase 'eine ganze Reihe von' (a whole series of) + plural noun is often used.
EXAMPLE
Es gab eine ganze Reihe von Beschwerden über den Lärm.
There were a whole series of complaints about the noise.
Fixed expression
The idiom 'aus der Reihe tanzen' (to dance out of line) means to deliberately behave differently from the group or not follow the rules. It often has a slightly rebellious or individualistic connotation.
EXAMPLE
In seiner Jugend ist er oft aus der Reihe getanzt.
In his youth, he often stepped out of line.
Context clue
When 'Reihe' (series) is used in the context of media, it means a series. You can recognize this from words like 'Buch' (book), 'Film' (film), 'Fernsehen' (television), 'Verlag' (publisher), or 'Autor' (author). It is also often used in compounds like 'Buchreihe' (book series) or 'Krimireihe' (crime series).
EXAMPLE
Ich habe alle Bände dieser Buchreihe gelesen.
I have read all the volumes in this book series.
Compare with
Reihe vs Folge
consequence / episode
Folge and Reihe can both refer to several events occurring one after another. Folge places more emphasis on their fixed order or connection, while Reihe mainly presents them as several similar cases. Folge fits a connected sequence, while Reihe is more suitable for a group of similar events.
Reihe
Eine Reihe kleiner Fehler wurde bei der Kontrolle entdeckt.
A series of small errors was discovered during the inspection.
Folge
Eine unglückliche Folge kleiner Fehler führte zum Ausfall der Maschine.
An unfortunate sequence of small errors led to the machine breaking down.
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