Before you start
Meet anordnen
Read how the verb is used, then write your own 10 sentences with it.
Build the meaning
an- + ordnen
- an-
- into a particular position or arrangement
- ordnen
- to arrange, put in order
Anordnen means putting things into an intended arrangement.
So anordnen means to arrange; to order.
A memory aid, not a rule: prefixes change meaning from verb to verb.
Learning approach inspired by this explanation in r/German.
Verb family
More verbs built on ordnen
Same base verb, a different prefix, a new meaning.
Separable verb: an·ordnen
In a main clause the prefix an splits off and goes to the end. After weil, dass and other subordinating words, the verb stays in one piece at the end.
Main clauseSie ordnet die Stühle im Raum an.She arranges the chairs in the room.
Subordinate clauseIch sehe, dass du die Bücher im Regal anordnest.I see that you are arranging the books on the shelf.
Participle: angeordnetzu-infinitive: anzuordnen
Forms
How anordnen changes
| Pronoun | Präsens | Präteritum |
|---|---|---|
| ich | ordne an | ordnete an |
| du | ordnest an | ordnetest an |
| er/sie/es | ordnet an | ordnete an |
| wir | ordnen an | ordneten an |
| ihr | ordnet an | ordnetet an |
| Sie | ordnen an | ordneten an |
Partizip II angeordnet · Perfekt with haben
Three examples
- 1Ich ordne die Bücher nach Farbe an.I arrange the books by color.prefix goes to the end
- 2Die Lehrerin hat eine kurze Pause angeordnet.The teacher ordered a short break.Perfekt with haben
- 3Wir müssen die Tische anders anordnen.We have to arrange the tables differently.verb after a modal
Task 1 of 10 · Build a sentence
Build a German sentence using these words:
anordnen + die Pause
Your challenge
- 1Use the present tense.
- 2Say that the doctor orders a break.
Task 2 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
The doctorder Arzt ordered it yesterdaygestern.
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Task 3 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
When the rainder Regen startedanfangen, the teacherder Lehrer · die Lehrerin ordered everyonealle to go insidehinein.
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Task 4 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
We stayedbleiben at homezu Hause because the doctorder Arzt ordered it.
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Task 5 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
The breakdie Pause that the bossder Chef ordered startsbeginnen nowjetzt.
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Task 6 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
The doctorder Arzt must order a newneu testder Test for him.
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Task 7 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
It is importantwichtig to order a shortkurz breakdie Pause for them.
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Task 8 of 10 · Translate
Translate into German:
Could the doctorder Arzt order a breakdie Pause for her?
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Task 9 of 10 · Build a sentence
Build a German sentence using these words:
anordnen + dass
Your challenge
- 1Use the simple past for the order.
- 2Add a dass-clause with its verb at the end.
- 3Say that everyone should go home earlier.
Task 10 of 10 · Free writing
Answer in one full German sentence:
What would you order if you were in charge at home?
Your challenge
- 1Answer in one sentence.
- 2Use the verb anordnen.
- 3Use wenn to describe the situation.