No. 13,159 in German
anrückenden
"Anrückenden" means "advancing" or "approaching," typically used for troops or groups moving forward.
In a sentence
Die anrückenden Truppen erreichten das Dorf.
The advancing troops reached the village.
The word 'anrückenden' is used as an adjective describing the 'troops', indicating their movement or approach.
Wir bereiteten uns auf die anrückenden Gäste vor.
We prepared ourselves for the arriving guests.
Here, 'anrückenden' describes 'guests', suggesting their nearing or coming closer.
Die Bewohner hörten das Geräusch der anrückenden Reisenden.
The inhabitants heard the noise of the approaching travelers.
In this sentence, 'anrückenden' modifies 'travelers', illustrating their advancing journey.
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