ein|ordnen
Translation
to classify, to categorise, to file, to fit in
Examples
Ich kann dieses Wort nicht richtig einordnen.
I can't classify this word correctly.
Er konnte sich in der neuen Gruppe gut einordnen.
He was able to fit in well with the new group.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) einordnen to classify sth. I can't classify this word correctly.
sich einordnen to fit in He was able to fit in well with the new group.
Similar Words
klassifizieren (to classify), kategorisieren (to categorise); Antonyms: durcheinanderbringen (to mix up)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in, into) + 'ordnen' (to order, to arrange). Literally 'to order into' a system or group.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ordering' files 'into' a filing cabinet. The reflexive form means 'ordering oneself into' a group.