ein|ordnen
Translation
to classify, to categorize, to file, to fit in
Examples
Ich kann dieses Wort nicht richtig einordnen.
I can't classify this word correctly.
Er konnte sich in der neuen Gruppe gut einordnen.
He was able to fit in well with the new group.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) einordnen to classify sth. I can't classify this word correctly.
sich einordnen to fit in He was able to fit in well with the new group.
Similar Words
klassifizieren (to classify), kategorisieren (to categorize); Antonyms: durcheinanderbringen (to mix up)
Etymology
Comes from 'ein-' (in, into) and 'ordnen' (to order, arrange). It means to 'order something into' its proper place.
Memory Tips
Picture 'ordering' items 'in' to categories. For the reflexive form, picture 'ordering yourself into' a line or group.