die Ordnung
the order, the tidiness
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/diː ˈɔʁdnʊŋ/
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Cultural Note
The phrase 'Ordnung muss sein' (there must be order) is quintessentially German and often used humorously to describe the cultural insistence on organization. While stereotypical, there is truth to the German appreciation for structure in both public and domestic life.
📝 Example Sentences
Ordnung muss sein!
There must be order!
In seinem Zimmer herrscht keine Ordnung.
There is no order in his room.
Ordnung ist das halbe Leben.
Order is half of life.