German Conversation · Level 79
59 words
German word
ordnen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɔɐ̯dnən/
Meaning
- verborganize
Example
Ich ordne die Unterlagen.
I organize the documents.
More examples
Bitte ordne die Dateien alphabetisch.
Please organize the files alphabetically.
Core concept
Loose pieces become a labeled system in which related items stand together and the whole is easier to survey.
Common phrases
alphabetisch ordnen
organize alphabetically
nach Datum ordnen
organize by date
die Dateien ordnen
organize the files
Similar words
aufräumen: To tidy away scattered objects and restore order to a room.
sortieren: To group and arrange items by a particular criterion.
organisieren: To arrange work or appointments into a practical plan.
strukturieren: To shape information or text into a clear structure and progression.
Definition in German
sachlich oder logisch so anordnen, dass Übersicht und System entstehen.
Word origin
The verb traces back to Latin ordinare through older German forms and has retained the idea of giving things an orderly arrangement.
Usage tips
- Ordnen commonly takes an accusative object, as in etwas nach Datum ordnen for sorting something by date.