orientation in German

orientation in German is Orientierung, Orientierungsvermögen — orientation means an introductory session or programme that familiarises new students, employees or members with a place and its procedures.

orientation in German

Orientierung

noun

Orientierungsvermögen

noun

(education) Events to orient new students at a school; events to help new students become familiar with a school.

What does "orientation" mean?

noun An introductory session or programme that familiarises new students, employees or members with a place and its procedures.
"Freshers' orientation runs for three days before lectures start."
noun The direction or position in which something is placed or facing relative to its surroundings.
"Change the page orientation to landscape before printing."
noun A person's pattern of sexual or romantic attraction; short for sexual orientation.
"The policy protects staff regardless of age, religion or orientation."
noun The general outlook, leaning or set of priorities of a person, organisation or piece of work.
"The department has a strongly practical orientation."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

orientation in a sentence

Freshers' orientation runs for three days before lectures start.
At orientation they gave us a lanyard, a map and far too many leaflets.
Change the page orientation to landscape before printing.
The building's orientation means the kitchen gets sun all afternoon.

Similar words in German

alignment aspect bearing bent emphasis inclination induction introduction

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "orientation" in German?

"orientation" in German is Orientierung, Orientierungsvermögen. orientation means: An introductory session or programme that familiarises new students, employees or members with a place and its procedures.

How do you use "orientation" in a sentence?

Example: "Freshers' orientation runs for three days before lectures start." In German, "orientation" is Orientierung, Orientierungsvermögen.

Are there other ways to say "orientation" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "orientation": Orientierung, Orientierungsvermögen.

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