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ordnungsgemäß

C1

according to the rules / duly

English meaning
according to the rules / duly
CEFR level
C1Advanced

ordnungsgemäß in a sentence

Das Verfahren verlief ordnungsgemäß ab.

The procedure proceeded duly.

Word family

ordnungsgemäß is built from die Ordnung (order, tidiness). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Where ordnungsgemäß comes from

zu Ordnung und -gemäß

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Questions about ordnungsgemäß

What does ordnungsgemäß mean in English?

ordnungsgemäß means "according to the rules / duly". For example: "Das Verfahren verlief ordnungsgemäß ab." — "The procedure proceeded duly."

What level is ordnungsgemäß in German?

ordnungsgemäß is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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