VERB
orientieren/oʁiɛnˈtiːʁən/to orient; to base; to be guided
orientieren is a German verb that means to orient, to base, or to be guided. It is pronounced /oʁiɛnˈtiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "orientierte" and the past participle is "orientiert".
Definitions
1.to align or position relative to something; to orient oneself(navigation/context)
a.to find one's position or direction, usually with 'sich'
Nach dem Umzug musste er sich in der neuen Stadt orientieren.—After moving, he had to orient himself in the new city.
2.to base or align something according to a principle or model(derivation/basis)
a.to structure or adjust something based on something else
Das Projekt ist an den Bedürfnissen der Kunden orientiert.—The project is oriented towards the needs of the customers.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | orientieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | orientiere |
| Present (du) | orientierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | orientiert |
| Preterite (ich) | orientierte |
| Participle II | orientiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | orientierte |
| Imperative (singular) | orientiere |
| Imperative (plural) | orientiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "orientieren" mean in English?
- "orientieren" means to orient, to base, or to be guided. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "orientieren"?
- "orientieren" is pronounced /oʁiɛnˈtiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "orientieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "orientieren" is "orientiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "orientieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "orientieren" becomes "orientierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "orientieren"?
- "orientieren" is a verb in German.
