verordnen
Translation
to prescribe, to order, to decree
Examples
Der Arzt verordnete ihm ein Medikament.
The doctor prescribed him a medication.
Die Regierung hat neue Gesetze verordnet.
The government has decreed new laws.
Mir wurde Bettruhe verordnet.
I was ordered bed rest.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to prescribe sth. to sb. The doctor prescribes the patient rest.
((sth.acc)) to decree/order sth. The government decrees a new law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verschreiben (to prescribe), anordnen (to order)
Etymology
Prefix 'ver-' + 'ordnen' (to order, to arrange). It means to officially put something into order.
Memory Tips
Think of a doctor giving an 'Ordnung' (order) for medicine. 'verordnen' is the official act.