zu|ordnen
Translation
to assign, to allocate, to classify, to match
Examples
Es ist schwer, diese Information zuzuordnen.
It is difficult to classify this information.
Die Aufgabe ist, die Bilder den Texten zuzuordnen.
The task is to match the pictures to the texts.
Man kann ihn keiner Gruppe klar zuzuordnen.
You can't clearly assign him to any group.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) zuordnen to assign sth. to sb./sth. You can assign the pictures to the texts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zuweisen (to assign), einteilen (to divide), klassifizieren (to classify)
Etymology
Composed of 'zu' (to) + 'ordnen' (to order, arrange). The meaning is to arrange something in relation to something else.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'ordering' (ordnen) items and assigning them 'to' (zu) a specific category or person.