Anreisende

Anreisende is a German noun that refers to people who are arriving at a location, such as a city, airport, hotel, or event. The term emphasizes the act of arrival rather than the departure or the place itself. It is used in formal or administrative contexts as a collective designation for travelers who have not yet completed their arrival.

Etymology and forms: The word is formed from the verb anreisen (to travel to a place) and the suffix -ende, which yields a nominalized present participle. The standard forms are der Anreisende (masculine singular), die Anreisende (feminine singular), and die Anreisenden (plural). In everyday usage, the plural is common when referring to a group of arriving people.

Usage: Anreisende appears in travel-related documentation, event planning, border-control notices, and hotel communications. It contrasts with Ankunft, which denotes the moment or place of arrival, and with Anreise, which describes the journey to arriving. The term is especially useful when distinguishing between those who are on the way to a destination and other categories of travelers.

Examples: Die Anreisenden werden gebeten, sich am Empfang zu melden. Hinweise für Anreisende finden sich auf der Website der Veranstaltung.

See also: Anreise, Ankunft, Reisende.