einordnen

einordnen

To classify, arrange, or categorize.

The word "einordnen" means to classify or arrange in a specific order, applied here to organizing documents alphabetically.

Ich muss die Dokumente alphabetisch einordnen.

I need to sort the documents alphabetically.

Here, "einordnen" refers to mentally categorizing or integrating new information into one's existing knowledge or experiences.

Er konnte die ungewöhnlichen Ereignisse nicht in seine Erfahrungen einordnen.

He couldn't classify the unusual events within his experiences.

In this case, "einordnen" is used to describe merging into traffic or becoming part of a flow, emphasizing physical reintroduction.

Nach dem Unfall sollte sie sich langsam wieder in den Verkehr einordnen.

After the accident, she should slowly merge back into the traffic.