die Anordnung
Translation
order, instruction, arrangement, layout
Examples
Er gab die Anordnung, sofort zu beginnen.
He gave the order to start immediately.
Die Anordnung der Möbel im Raum ist schön.
The arrangement of the furniture in the room is beautiful.
Grammar Patterns
the order ((to do sth.)) The boss gave the order to stop the project.
the arrangement ((of sth.)) The arrangement of the chairs was symmetrical.
Similar Words
Befehl (command), Auftrag (task/order), Struktur (structure), Layout (layout)
Etymology
From the verb 'anordnen' (to order, to arrange). Composed of 'an-' (a prefix indicating action) and 'ordnen' (to order, to put in order).
Memory Tips
Think of 'an-ordnen' as 'to put an order on something'. This can be a command ('order') or a physical layout ('arrangement').