German word

arrangieren

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁɑ̃ˈʒiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbarrange

Example

Ich arrangiere das Treffen für morgen.

I am arranging the meeting for tomorrow.

Illustration for arrangieren (arrange)

More examples

Er hat kurzfristig ein Konzert arrangiert.

He arranged a concert at short notice.

Core concept

A planner fits people, times, and practical details together so an event or performance can happen as intended.

Common phrases

  • ein Konzert arrangieren

    arrange a concert

  • einen Termin arrangieren

    arrange an appointment

  • eine Reise arrangieren

    arrange a trip

Similar words

vereinbaren: Settling a date, time, or set of terms by reaching agreement with someone.
abmachen: Making an informal plan or agreement through discussion.
organisieren: Putting people, resources, and procedures in place for an event or activity.
planen: Determining the steps and schedule required to achieve a goal.

Definition in German

Etwas (z. B. Termine oder Treffen) so vorbereiten und organisieren, dass es planmäßig stattfinden kann

Word origin

German arrangieren was borrowed from French arranger, related to Old French arengier, meaning to put in order.

Usage tips

  • Arrangieren is a regular verb, but everyday German often uses vereinbaren for agreeing on an appointment and abmachen for making an informal plan.

Other meanings

  • coordinateverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Arrangementarrangementnoun
  • arrangierbararrangeableadjective

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