in Ordnung
Translation
okay, all right, in order
Examples
Ist alles in Ordnung?
Is everything okay?
Die Papiere sind in Ordnung.
The papers are in order.
Das geht in Ordnung.
That's all right.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is in Ordnung sth. is okay/in order Is everything in Ordnung?
Similar Words
Synonyms: alles klar, okay, in bester Ordnung; Antonym: in Unordnung (in disorder)
Etymology
From 'in' (in) and 'Ordnung' (order). Literally means 'in order'.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting things 'in order' on a shelf. When everything is in its proper place, it's 'okay' or 'all right'.