aufeinander

Based on: auf, einander
Adverb
  1. on top of one another
  2. at/to one another
1.

on top of one another

(Usually used as a verb prefix.)
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Examples
  • Die Bücher stapeln sich aufeinander.
  • The books are stacked on top of one another.
2.

at/to one another

(With verbs that can be reciprocal and that go with "auf", like "aufeinander reagieren" for example.)
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Examples
  • Wir treffen oft  im Park aufeinander.
  • We often run into one another/collide in the park.

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How many meanings does the German word 'aufeinander' have?

aufeinander has 2 distinct meanings: 1. on top of one another, 2. at/to one another.

What is 'aufeinander' related to?

The word 'aufeinander' is related to auf and einander.

Where can I learn more about 'aufeinander'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.