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The process of arranging things according to specific criteria, for example by size, color, or type.
Die Sortierung der Briefe nach Postleitzahlen dauert mehrere Stunden.
The sorting of the letters by postal code takes several hours.
'Die Sortierung' (the sorting) is a noun derived from the verb 'sortieren' (to sort). The ending '-ung' turns a verb into a feminine noun that often describes the process or result of the action.
Bitte sortiere die Dokumente nach dem Datum.
Please sort the documents by date.
Whether the process (m01) or the result (m02) is meant can be recognized from the context. If it is about an ongoing action, the process is meant. If it is about an existing order, the result is meant.
Die Sortierung der Pakete für den Versand beginnt um 5 Uhr morgens.
The sorting of the packages for shipping begins at 5 a.m.
When referring to the process of sorting, the preposition 'von' (of) is often used to say what is being sorted. Typical verbs are 'dauern' (to take/last), 'beginnen' (to begin), or 'vornehmen' (to carry out).
Die Sortierung von Altglas nach Farben ist wichtig für das Recycling.
The sorting of used glass by color is important for recycling.
When the result is meant, the preposition 'nach' (by/according to) is often used to indicate the criterion of the order. Adjectives such as 'alphabetisch' (alphabetical) or 'chronologisch' (chronological) are also typical.
Ich bevorzuge eine chronologische Sortierung meiner E-Mails.
I prefer a chronological sort order for my emails.
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'die Ordnung' and 'die Sortierung' both have to do with an ordered arrangement. 'Ordnung' describes more the state or the sequence: things are not placed randomly, but in a clear order. 'Sortierung' puts more emphasis on things being arranged according to a specific criterion, for example by size, color, or name. It can also mean the result of this sorting. Learners may confuse the words because both describe something ordered. If the criterion is important, 'Sortierung' sounds more precise; if only the ordered sequence matters, 'Ordnung' works well.
Die Sortierung der Fotos nach Datum hat lange gedauert.
Sorting the photos by date took a long time.
Die Bücher stehen in alphabetischer Ordnung im Regal.
The books are in alphabetical order on the shelf.