sortiert
Translation
sorted, arranged, organized, well-stocked
Examples
Die Bücher sind alphabetisch sortiert.
The books are sorted alphabetically.
Er hat ein gut sortiertes Büro.
He has a well-organized office.
Das ist ein gut sortierter Supermarkt.
This is a well-stocked supermarket.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is sorted ((by/according to sth.)) sth. is sorted by/according to sth. The files are sorted by date.
a well-sorted ((noun)) a well-stocked ... The shop has a well-sorted wine rack.
Similar Words
Synonyms: geordnet, aufgeräumt; Antonyms: unsortiert, chaotisch
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'sortieren' (to sort). Comes from Latin 'sors' (lot, fate).
Memory Tips
Directly related to the English word 'sort'. The '-iert' ending is a common pattern for past participles used as adjectives.