ordentlich

Based on: ordnen
Goethe B1 Adjective #293 Adjective
1.

properly, in order

Opposite: unordentlich
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  • "Das ist das ordentlichste Zimmer, das ich je gesehen habe.""Ich weiß, du meinst das ironisch, also sei dir einer Sache bewusst: ich werde nicht putzen."
  • "This is the tidiest room I've ever seen.""I know you're being ironic, so just know this: I won't clean."

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How many meanings does the German word 'ordentlich' have?

ordentlich has 1 distinct meaning: 1. properly, in order.

What is 'ordentlich' related to?

The word 'ordentlich' is related to ordnen.

Where can I learn more about 'ordentlich'?

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