ordnen
organize · arrange
Dinge oder Personen an den richtigen Platz bringen oder in eine feste Reihenfolge setzen.
The German word "ordnen" is a verb that means "to arrange," "to order," or "to organize." It comes from the noun "Ordnung," which means "order" or "organization." "Ordnen" is often used in contexts where things are structured or placed in a certain order or system.
Similar words in German include "anordnen" (to arrange or designate), "sortieren" (to sort), and "organisieren" (to organize).
The difference lies in specificity: "anordnen" often implies a formal arrangement, "sortieren" refers to categorizing or grouping based on criteria, while "organisieren" encompasses a broader notion of arranging elements systematically, including planning events or processes.
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Examples
Er ordnet seine Unterlagen.verb
He is organizing his documents.
Er ordnet die Bücher im Regal.verb
He arranges the books on the shelf.
Hast du deine Fotos gestern geordnet?verb
Did you arrange your photos yesterday?
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