Orten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Orten" is used as verb with the meaning of "locate", "pinpoint" or "track".

Essential properties of "orten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: orten
  • Simple past: ortete
  • Participle: geortet

See full conjugation of orten

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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 "orten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To determine exact location"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er konnte das verlorene Handy orten.He could locate the lost phone.
  2. Die Polizei versucht, den Verdächtigen zu orten.The police are trying to locate the suspect.
  3. Satelliten helfen dabei, Schiffe auf See zu orten.Satellites help to locate ships at sea.
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