Orientierung/oʁiɛnˈtiːʁʊŋ/orientation; sense of direction; guidance
Orientierung is a German noun that means orientation, sense of direction, or guidance. It is pronounced /oʁiɛnˈtiːʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Orientierungen".
Definitions
1.the ability to find one's way or position(direction, navigation)
a.sense of direction
Im Wald verlor er schnell die Orientierung.—He quickly lost his sense of direction in the forest.
2.help or guidance for making decisions or finding the right way(guidance, advice)
a.information or help to guide someone
Die Beratung bietet Orientierung bei Berufsfragen.—The counseling provides guidance on career issues.
3.act of aligning or adapting oneself to something(adjustment, adaptation)
a.adjustment to new conditions
Die Orientierung an den neuen Regeln fällt ihr schwer.—She finds it difficult to adapt to the new rules.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Orientierung | die Orientierungen |
| Genitive | der Orientierung | der Orientierungen |
| Dative | der Orientierung | den Orientierungen |
| Accusative | die Orientierung | die Orientierungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Orientierung" mean in English?
- "Orientierung" means orientation, sense of direction, or guidance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Orientierung"?
- "Orientierung" is pronounced /oʁiɛnˈtiːʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Orientierung" der, die, or das?
- "Orientierung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Orientierung"?
- The plural of "Orientierung" is "Orientierungen".
- What part of speech is "Orientierung"?
- "Orientierung" is a noun in German.
