angereisten

Angereisten is a German noun derived from the past participle angereist of the verb anreisen. It designates people who have already arrived at a destination, typically in the context of an event, a city, or a particular location. The term emphasizes the act of arrival rather than the journey. Grammatically, there are gendered singular forms: der Angereiste (masculine) and die Angereiste (feminine); the plural form is die Angereisten.

Etymology and usage: The word combines the prefix an- with reisen (to travel) and the participle -gereist, functioning as a nominalized adjective or noun. Angereisten is most common in written language, especially in journalism, reports, or historical descriptions, where the focus is on attendees, guests, evacuees, or other groups that have arrived. It contrasts with Anreisende (those who are en route to the place) or with Ankommende (those who have arrived in a broader sense), though the exact nuance can vary by context.

Variants and related terms: Angereiste (singular, used for a single arrived person), and Angereiste with feminine gender are common variants. Anreisende refers to people who are still traveling to the location, while Ankommende covers those who have reached the destination more generally.

Examples: “Bei der Konferenz trafen sich die Angereisten aus mehreren Ländern.” “Eine Angereiste berichtete von der Anreise.”

See also: Anreise, Anreisende, Ankommen.