NOUN
Orden/ˈɔʁdn̩/order (society); decoration; medal
Orden is a German noun that means order (society), decoration, or medal. It is pronounced /ˈɔʁdn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.a medal or official decoration, often for merit or bravery(award)
a.official medal awarded for exceptional service
Er bekam einen Orden für seine Tapferkeit.—He received a medal for his bravery.
2.an association, especially with a religious or chivalric purpose(organization)
a.religious fraternity or society within the church
Sie ist Mitglied in einem katholischen Orden.—She is a member of a Catholic order.
b.chivalric society (e.g. historically bestowed titles or honors)
Der Malteserorden ist ein bekannter religiöser Orden.—The Order of Malta is a well-known religious order.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Orden | — |
| Genitive | des Ordens | — |
| Dative | dem Orden | — |
| Accusative | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Orden" mean in English?
- "Orden" means order (society), decoration, or medal. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Orden"?
- "Orden" is pronounced /ˈɔʁdn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Orden" der, die, or das?
- "Orden" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Orden"?
- "Orden" is a noun in German.
