die Sortierung
Translation
sorting, classification, arrangement
Examples
Die Sortierung der Daten dauert lange.
The sorting of the data takes a long time.
Die Sortierung nach Größe ist am einfachsten.
Sorting by size is the easiest.
Bitte helfen Sie bei der Sortierung des Mülls.
Please help with sorting the trash.
Grammar Patterns
the sorting ((of sth.)) the sorting of sth. The sorting of old letters is important.
the sorting ((according to sth.)) the sorting according to sth. The sorting according to colours helps a lot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Klassifizierung, die Anordnung, die Gliederung
Etymology
From the verb 'sortieren' (to sort) + the noun-forming suffix '-ung', which often corresponds to '-ing' in English.
Memory Tips
Nouns ending in '-ung' are almost always feminine (die). Think of it as the *act* of sorting.