Ordnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ordnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "organize", "arrange" or "sort".

Essential properties of "ordnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ordnen
  • Simple past: ordnete
  • Participle: geordnet

See full conjugation of ordnen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ordnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To organize systematically"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss meine Bücher ordnen.I need to organize my books.
  2. Bitte ordnen Sie die Dokumente alphabetisch.Please sort the documents alphabetically.
  3. Wir sollten unsere Prioritäten ordnen.We should organize our priorities.

2.) "To tidy up, put in order"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Kannst du bitte dein Zimmer ordnen?Can you please tidy up your room?
  2. Wir müssen den Keller ordnen.We need to tidy up the cellar.
  3. Sie ordnet ihre Gedanken, bevor sie spricht.She organizes her thoughts before speaking.

3.) "To assign a specific place/position"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Chef hat die Aufgaben neu geordnet.The boss has reassigned the tasks.
  2. Wir müssen die Teilnehmer in Gruppen ordnen.We need to group the participants.
  3. Bitte ordnen Sie die Waren nach Kategorien.Please sort the goods by category.
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