German word

Ordner

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɔʁdnɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfolder

Example

Ich öffne den Ordner.

I open the folder.

Illustration for Ordner (folder)

More examples

Ich benenne den Ordner um, damit ich ihn leichter finde.

I rename the folder so that I can find it more easily.

Core concept

A clearly marked place for related material, with the same ordering role extended to someone directing people.

Common phrases

  • einen Ordner umbenennen

    rename a folder

  • in den Ordner verschieben

    move to the folder

  • den Ordner freigeben

    share the folder

Similar words

Verzeichnis: A structured list showing where files or items are located and what they are called.
Datei: A single saved unit containing one document or set of data.
Mappe: A thin holder for protecting and carrying paper documents.

Definition in German

Ein Behältnis für geordnete Schriftstücke oder digitale Dateien, das Übersicht und schnellen Zugriff ermöglicht.

Word origin

German Ordner is built from ordnen, 'to arrange', plus the agentive suffix -er, giving both an organizer and an organizing object.

Usage tips

  • In office German, ein Ordner usually means a ring binder, while a computer directory is also called ein Ordner; context distinguishes the two.

Other meanings

  • bindernoun
  • ushernoun

Related words

  • Ordnernamefolder namenoun
  • Ordnerstrukturfolder structurenoun
  • Ordnerfreigabefolder sharingnoun

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