an|ordnen
Translation
to order, to command, to arrange, to organize
Examples
Der Chef ordnete eine Besprechung an.
The boss ordered a meeting.
Die Bücher sind alphabetisch angeordnet.
The books are arranged alphabetically.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) anordnen to order/command sth. The judge ordered an investigation.
((et4)) anordnen to arrange/organize sth. She arranged the files by date.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to command (befehlen), to arrange (arrangieren); Antonyms: to forbid (verbieten), to mess up (durcheinanderbringen)
Etymology
From the separable prefix `an-` and `ordnen` ('to put in order'). It literally means 'to impose an order on' something.
Memory Tips
Think of putting items `an` (onto) a shelf in a specific `Ordnung` (order).