geordnet
organize
In einer klaren Reihenfolge und nicht durcheinander.
Definition & meaning
Geordnet means arranged, organized, orderly, or in a proper sequence. It can describe things that have been put into a clear arrangement, or a situation that is structured and under control.
- Die Bücher sind alphabetisch geordnet. — “The books are arranged alphabetically.”
- Sie führt ein geordnetes Leben. — “She leads an orderly life.”
- Die Angelegenheit ist jetzt geordnet. — “The matter is now settled.”
Grammar & Word origin
Geordnet is the past participle of the regular verb ordnen , meaning “to arrange,” “to organize,” or “to put in order.” It is formed with the participle prefix ge- and the ending -t.
It is also used as an adjective and changes its ending according to the noun it describes, as in ein geordnetes Leben (“an orderly life”).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- sortiert — “sorted”; emphasizes that items have been grouped or placed in a particular sequence.
- strukturiert — “structured”; emphasizes a clear organization or framework.
- geregelt — “regulated” or “settled”; often describes arrangements, rules, or matters that have been put in order.
- ordentlich — “tidy” or “orderly”; often emphasizes neatness.
Antonyms:
- ungeordnet — “disorganized” or “unordered”; the direct opposite.
- chaotisch — “chaotic”; suggests a more severe lack of order.
- durcheinander — “mixed up” or “in a mess”; informal and often used for things that are jumbled together.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Alle Aktenordner wurden sauber geordnet.adjective
All file folders were neatly organized.
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