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to structure
To put something into a clear, orderly form; to give something an outline or a systematic organization.
Um den Aufsatz zu schreiben, muss ich zuerst meine Gedanken strukturieren.
To write the essay, I first need to structure my thoughts.
to texture
To give a surface a tactile or visible quality or pattern.
Der Maler hat den Putz mit einer speziellen Rolle strukturiert, um ein Muster zu erzeugen.
The painter textured the plaster with a special roller to create a pattern.
The verb 'strukturieren' (to structure) is derived from the noun 'die Struktur' (structure). The ending '-ieren' is often used to form verbs from nouns (frequently from Latin) that describe an action.
Eine gute Struktur ist wichtig, wenn man einen komplexen Prozess organisieren will.
A good structure is important when you want to organize a complex process.
In its most common meaning, 'strukturieren' (to structure) is used for abstract things. Typical combinations are: 'seine Gedanken strukturieren' (to structure one's thoughts), 'einen Aufsatz strukturieren' (to structure an essay), 'den Arbeitstag strukturieren' (to structure the workday), or 'einen Plan strukturieren' (to structure a plan).
Bevor ich mit dem Schreiben beginne, strukturiere ich meine Argumente.
Before I start writing, I structure my arguments.
When it is about surfaces, you can recognize this meaning from the context. Materials such as 'Putz' (plaster), 'Wand' (wall), or 'Farbe' (paint) are usually mentioned, often in a craft or construction context.
Der Handwerker hat die Wand mit einem speziellen Werkzeug strukturiert.
The craftsman textured the wall with a special tool.
'Strukturieren' (to structure) belongs to a rather formal and factual style of language. It is often used in academic, professional, or planning contexts.
Für das Projekt müssen wir die nächsten Schritte klar strukturieren.
For the project, we need to structure the next steps clearly.
to organize
Organisieren and strukturieren can both make information easier to view and manage. Strukturieren emphasizes its internal organization and systematic structure. Organisieren can additionally include the practical arrangement or management of information, such as where it is stored and how it is used.
Paul strukturiert die Projektdaten nach Themen, Aufgaben und Terminen.
Paul structures the project data by topics, tasks, and deadlines.
Paul organisiert die Projektdaten in klar benannten Ordnern und Tabellen.
Paul organizes the project data in clearly labeled folders and tables.
