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sort in German

sort in German is Art, Sorte, Letter — sort means a particular type or kind of something.

sort in German

Art
noun
Sorte
noun
Letter
noun
(typography) A piece of metal type used to print one letter, character, or symbol in a particular size and style.
sortieren
verb
(transitive) To separate items into different categories according to certain criteria that determine their sorts.

What does "sort" mean?

  1. noun A particular type or kind of something.
    "This sort of weather makes me want to stay indoors."
  2. verb To arrange items into groups or a particular order, based on some shared quality.
    "Sort the laundry into whites and colours before you wash it."
  3. verb Informal: to fix a problem or deal with a task.
    "Can you sort the broken heating before the guests arrive?"
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sort in a sentence

  • This sort of weather makes me want to stay indoors.
  • What sort of music do you like?
  • Sort the laundry into whites and colours before you wash it.
  • Please sort these files by date.

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What is "sort" in German?
"sort" in German is Art, Sorte, Letter. sort means: A particular type or kind of something.
How do you use "sort" in a sentence?
Example: "This sort of weather makes me want to stay indoors." In German, "sort" is Art, Sorte, Letter.
Are there other ways to say "sort" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "sort": Art, Sorte, Letter, sortieren.
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