VERB
orten/ˈɔʁtn̩/to locate; to pinpoint; to determine the location of
orten is a German verb that means to locate, to pinpoint, or to determine the location of. It is pronounced /ˈɔʁtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ortete" and the past participle is "geortet".
Definitions
1.to determine or establish the location of something or someone, especially using technical means(technology; general use)
a.to locate precisely (often by electronic/tracking means)
Mit dem GPS kann man das Handy orten.—You can locate the phone with GPS.
b.to identify the location of someone or something (figuratively, less common)
Die Polizei konnte den Verdächtigen orten.—The police were able to locate the suspect.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | orten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | orte |
| Present (du) | ortest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | ortet |
| Preterite (ich) | ortete |
| Participle II | geortet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | ortete |
| Imperative (singular) | orte |
| Imperative (plural) | ortet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "orten" mean in English?
- "orten" means to locate, to pinpoint, or to determine the location of. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "orten"?
- "orten" is pronounced /ˈɔʁtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "orten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "orten" is "geortet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "orten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "orten" becomes "ortete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "orten"?
- "orten" is a verb in German.
