orientieren
Pronunciation
/oʁiɛnˈtiːʁən/

Definition & Meaning of "orientieren"in German

orientieren
[past form: orientierte]
01

to orient oneself, to find one's way

Die Richtung bestimmen
orientieren definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Auxiliary verb
haben
1st person singular
orientiere
3rd person singular
orientiert
Present participle
orientierend
Past simple
orientierte
Past participle
orientiert
Examples
Der Fahrer orientierte sich an den Straßenschildern.
The driver oriented himself by the road signs.
02

to align oneself with, to be based on, to follow

Sich nach etwas richten
orientieren definition and meaning
Examples
Alle Mitarbeiter müssen sich an die ethischen Richtlinien orientieren.
All employees must align themselves with the ethical guidelines.
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