German word

zuordnen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈt͡suːˌɔʁdnən/

Meaning

  • verbassign

Example

Ich ordne die Aufgaben den Gruppen zu.

I assign the tasks to the groups.

Illustration for zuordnen (assign)

More examples

Kannst du diese Fragen dem richtigen Thema zuordnen?

Can you assign these questions to the correct topic?

Core concept

Each item is matched with its proper slot, partner, or classification in an organized system.

Common phrases

  • diese Fragen dem richtigen Thema zuordnen

    assign these questions to the correct topic

  • eine Datei einem Projekt zuordnen

    assign a file to a project

Similar words

zuteilen: To allocate items or tasks among people or groups.
verteilen: To distribute items or materials among many people or places.
einteilen: To divide a whole into sections and set schedules or responsibilities.
zuweisen: To officially give a responsibility or role to a specific person or place.

Definition in German

Ein Objekt, einen Begriff oder eine Aufgabe einer passenden Stelle oder Kategorie zuweisen

Word origin

German formed zuordnen from zu- and ordnen, extending the idea of putting things in order to assigning something to a specific place or category.

Usage tips

  • The assigned item is usually accusative and its recipient or category dative, as in jemandem etwas zuordnen or etwas einer Gruppe zuordnen.

Other meanings

  • associateverb
  • classifyverb

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