die Sortierung
Translation
sorting, classification, arrangement
Examples
Die Sortierung der Daten dauert lange.
Sorting the data takes a long time.
Die Sortierung nach Größe ist am einfachsten.
Sorting by size is the easiest.
Bitte helfen Sie bei der Sortierung des Mülls.
Please help with sorting the trash.
Grammar Patterns
the sorting ((of sth.)) the sorting of sth. The sorting of old letters is important.
the sorting ((according to sth.)) the sorting according to sth. The sorting according to colors helps a lot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Klassifizierung, die Anordnung, die Gliederung
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'sortieren' (to sort) by adding the suffix '-ung', which forms nouns and is similar to '-ing' in English.
Memory Tips
Remember that nouns ending in '-ung' are almost universally feminine (die). It refers to the process or action of sorting.