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Orden
German → American English
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Order
in eine bestimmte Reihenfolge bringen; organisieren
Bitte ordne die Unterlagen nach Datum.Use ordnen when you mean to arrange or organize things in a certain order. For the noun 'order' in the sense of command or purchase, German usually uses different words such as 'Befehl' or 'Bestellung'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does 'ordnen' mean in English?
'Ordnen' means 'to arrange,' 'to organize,' or 'to put in order.'
Is 'Ordnen' a noun or a verb in German?
The correct word is the verb 'ordnen.' 'Orden' is not the usual spelling for this meaning.
What is the noun form of 'ordnen' in German?
The noun is 'Ordnung,' which means 'order' or 'organization'.