No. 13,694 in German
einordnen
To classify, arrange, or categorize.
In a sentence
Ich muss die Dokumente alphabetisch einordnen.
I need to sort the documents alphabetically.
The word "einordnen" means to classify or arrange in a specific order, applied here to organizing documents alphabetically.
Er konnte die ungewöhnlichen Ereignisse nicht in seine Erfahrungen einordnen.
He couldn't classify the unusual events within his experiences.
Here, "einordnen" refers to mentally categorizing or integrating new information into one's existing knowledge or experiences.
Nach dem Unfall sollte sie sich langsam wieder in den Verkehr einordnen.
After the accident, she should slowly merge back into the traffic.
In this case, "einordnen" is used to describe merging into traffic or becoming part of a flow, emphasizing physical reintroduction.
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