German word

einordnen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌɔɐ̯dnən/

Meaning

  • verbclassify

Example

Ich ordne die Dokumente ein.

I classify the documents.

Illustration for einordnen (classify)

More examples

Die Redaktion ordnet Artikel unter Rubriken ein.

The editorial team classifies articles under headings.

Core concept

A new item fitted into an already ordered row according to its defining features.

Common phrases

  • unter Rubriken einordnen

    classify under headings

  • in die richtige Kategorie einordnen

    classify into the correct category

  • systematisch einordnen

    classify systematically

Similar words

ordnen: Arrange things or information in a set order or location.
sortieren: Organize items by type or shared characteristics.
zuordnen: Assign something to a specific group or category.
einsortieren: Insert something into an existing classification or sequence.

Definition in German

etwas nach Merkmalen in eine vorhandene Gruppe oder Reihenfolge einfügen

Word origin

Einordnen is formed from ein- ('into') and ordnen ('arrange'), with the prefix expressing insertion into an existing order.

Usage tips

  • As a transitive verb, einordnen normally takes an accusative object: jemand ordnet einen Fall ein.

Other meanings

  • organizeverb
  • sortverb

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