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beordern
to order
To officially instruct or order someone to go to a specific place. Often used in military or official work-related contexts.
example
Der Soldat wurde an die Front beordert.
The soldier was ordered to the front.
beordern
to order / summon
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Inseparable verb
The verb 'beordern' (to order/summon) is inseparable. The prefix 'be-' stays firmly attached to the verb stem 'ordern' in all sentence forms and tenses.
EXAMPLE
Man hat ihn in die Zentrale beordert.
They ordered him to headquarters.
Sentence structure
The typical sentence structure is 'jemanden (Akkusativ) + an einen Ort (Richtung) beordern' (to order/summon someone + to a place). The destination of the instruction is usually indicated with a preposition such as 'nach', 'in', 'an', or 'zu'.
EXAMPLE
Die Polizistin wurde an den Unfallort beordert.
The policewoman was ordered to the scene of the accident.
Official context
In this meaning, the word belongs to formal language and is mainly used in military, police, or diplomatic contexts. It expresses an official order.
EXAMPLE
Die Einheit wurde zu einem Sondereinsatz beordert.
The unit was ordered to a special operation.
Commanding tone
Outside an official context, 'beordern' (to order/summon) has a very authoritarian and commanding undertone. It is used to express that someone is being called somewhere in a non-negotiable way.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Fehler beorderte der Trainer den Spieler sofort vom Feld.
After the mistake, the coach immediately ordered the player off the field.
Compare with
beordern vs schicken
to send
'schicken' and 'beordern' can both mean that a person is supposed to go to a specific place. 'schicken' is neutral and very general. It fits everyday situations, work, or family contexts. 'beordern' sounds much more official, stricter, or more urgent. It is often used when a person receives an instruction from an authority, the military, or someone in charge. In normal everyday life, 'beordern' can quickly sound harsh or exaggerated. So 'schicken' fits many situations, while 'beordern' is more for clear orders or official instructions.
beordern
Am Morgen wurde die Ärztin wegen eines Notfalls in eine andere Abteilung beordert.
In the morning, the doctor was ordered to another department because of an emergency.
schicken
Der Chef hat Max zum Kopierer geschickt, weil die Unterlagen fehlten.
The boss sent Max to the copier because the documents were missing.
In real life
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