NOUN

Ordnung/ˈɔʁdnʊŋ/order; tidiness; system

Ordnung is a German noun that means order, tidiness, or system. It is pronounced /ˈɔʁdnʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Ordnungen".

Definitions

1.the condition of being orderly or organized; the proper arrangement(state, arrangement)

a.tidiness; neatness in rooms or objects

In meinem Zimmer herrscht immer Ordnung.There is always order in my room.

b.regular, organized functioning

Alles ist wieder in Ordnung.Everything is back in order.

2.a set of rules or regulations(rules, regulations)

a.when referring to institutional or social norms

In der Schule gibt es eine strenge Ordnung.There is strict order in the school.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Ordnungdie Ordnungen
Genitiveder Ordnungder Ordnungen
Dativeder Ordnungden Ordnungen
Accusativedie Ordnungdie Ordnungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Ordnung" mean in English?
"Ordnung" means order, tidiness, or system. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Ordnung"?
"Ordnung" is pronounced /ˈɔʁdnʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Ordnung" der, die, or das?
"Ordnung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Ordnung"?
The plural of "Ordnung" is "Ordnungen".
What part of speech is "Ordnung"?
"Ordnung" is a noun in German.

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