No. 5,005 in German
andrang
Crowd, rush, or influx of people.
In a sentence
Am Morgen war der Andrang an der Bushaltestelle besonders groß.
In the morning, the crowd at the bus stop was particularly large.
In this sentence, 'Andrang' refers to a high concentration of people gathered in a specific location.
Der Andrang auf die neuesten Smartphones war enorm.
The demand for the latest smartphones was tremendous.
Here, 'Andrang' is used metaphorically to describe the great enthusiasm or interest shown by people in acquiring a product.
Während des Festivals gab es einen Andrang vor den Essensständen.
During the festival, there was a rush at the food stalls.
In this usage, 'Andrang' indicates a situation where a large group of people is trying to access something simultaneously.
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