die Anordnung
Translation
order, instruction, arrangement, layout
Examples
Er gab die Anordnung, sofort zu beginnen.
He gave the order to start immediately.
Die Anordnung der Möbel im Raum ist schön.
The arrangement of the furniture in the room is beautiful.
Grammar Patterns
the order ((to do sth.)) The boss gave the order to stop the project.
the arrangement ((of sth.)) The arrangement of the chairs was symmetrical.
Similar Words
Befehl (command), Auftrag (assignment), Struktur (structure), Layout (layout)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'anordnen' (to order, arrange). It combines 'an-' (a prefix often indicating initiation of an action) with 'ordnen' (to put in order).
Memory Tips
Connect 'Anordnung' to the English word 'order'. The German word covers both the sense of a command and the sense of an arrangement or sequence.