German word

verordnen

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈɔɐ̯dnən/

Meaning

  • verblay down

Example

Die Behörde verordnet neue Regeln.

The authority is laying down new rules.

Illustration for verordnen (lay down)

More examples

Die Regierung verordnet eine nächtliche Ausgangssperre.

The government imposes a nighttime curfew.

Core concept

An official decision turns an arrangement into a required course of action, including a doctor's required medicine or treatment.

Common phrases

  • Ausgangssperre verordnen

    impose a curfew

  • Impfpflicht verordnen

    mandate compulsory vaccination

  • Einschränkungen verordnen

    impose restrictions

Similar words

anordnen: To compel an action or procedure by issuing a firm order.
vorschreiben: To require compliance with a specified method or condition.
verschreiben: To prescribe a particular medicine or course of treatment.
erlassen: To enact and officially publish a law or regulation.

Definition in German

Amtlich bestimmen, dass etwas verbindlich befolgt oder ausgeführt werden muss

Word origin

German created "verordnen" from "ordnen" with the prefix "ver-"; "ordnen" traces back through older German forms to Latin "ordinare".

Usage tips

  • "Verordnen" is more formal than everyday "vorschreiben" and is especially common for official rules, medicines, and medical treatments.

Other meanings

  • prescribeverb
  • mandateverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Verordnungregulationnoun
  • verordnetmandatedadjective

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