Orientieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Orientieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to orient", "to find one's bearings" or "to get one's bearings".

Essential properties of "orientieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: orientieren
Simple past: orientierte
Participle: orientiert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "orientieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To orient, to find one's bearings"

Definition: "To determine the position or direction of something or someone in relation to reference points."
Translation(s): to orient, to find one's bearings, to get one's bearings
Synonym(s): Ausrichten, Einweisen, Lenken
Related word(s): Orientierung, Richtung, Navigation

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Kompass hilft uns, uns im Wald zu orientieren.The compass helps us to orient ourselves in the forest.
Ich muss mich erst in der neuen Stadt orientieren.I first have to orient myself in the new city.
Können Sie mir sagen, wie ich mich zum Bahnhof orientieren kann?Can you tell me how I can orient myself to the train station?

2.) "To inform or guide someone about a situation or decision"

Definition: "To provide information or direction to someone to help them understand a situation or make a decision."
Translation(s): inform, brief, guide, advise, instruct
Synonym(s): beraten, informieren, anleiten
Related word(s): Beratung, Information, Anleitung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Lehrer wird die Schüler über die Prüfung orientieren.The teacher will inform the students about the exam.
Ich möchte mich über die verschiedenen Studienmöglichkeiten orientieren.I would like to inform myself about the different study options.
Die Firma orientiert ihre Mitarbeiter über die neuen Sicherheitsvorschriften.The company informs its employees about the new safety regulations.

3.) "To align or direct something"

Definition: "To align or adjust something in a specific direction."
Translation(s): align, orient, direct, position, adjust
Synonym(s): ausrichten, einstellen, justieren
Related word(s): Ausrichtung, Einstellung, Justierung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Solarpanels nach Süden orientieren.We need to orient the solar panels to the south.
Der Architekt hat das Gebäude so orientiert, dass es die beste Aussicht bietet.The architect oriented the building so that it offers the best view.
Die Antenne muss genau orientiert werden, um ein gutes Signal zu empfangen.The antenna must be precisely oriented to receive a good signal.

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