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orients

/ˈɔriənts/ /ˈɔːriənts/

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noun

Osten

The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.

Examples :

"The students lined up facing the orients to watch the sunrise during their morning assembly. "

Die Schüler stellten sich mit Blick auf den Osten auf, um während ihrer Morgenversammlung den Sonnenaufgang zu beobachten.

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noun

Orientperle, Edelperle

A pearl originating from the Indian region, reputed to be of great brilliance; (by extension) any pearl of particular beauty and value.

Examples :

"The antique necklace featured several large orients, each shimmering with an inner fire that captivated the light. "

Die antike Halskette enthielt mehrere große Orientperlen, die jeweils mit einem inneren Feuer schimmerten, das das Licht fesselte.

value material appearance quality

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noun

Glanz, Schimmer

(by extension) The brilliance or colour of a high-quality pearl.

Examples :

"The subtle orients of the pearl necklace shimmered in the soft light, hinting at its exceptional quality. "

Der subtile Glanz der Perlenkette schimmerte im sanften Licht und deutete auf ihre außergewöhnliche Qualität hin.

appearance material quality value color

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verb

Ausrichten, nach Osten ausrichten

To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.

Examples :

"The family's new garden shed was oriented to face the rising sun. "

Der neue Gartenschuppen der Familie wurde so ausgerichtet, dass er der aufgehenden Sonne zugewandt war.

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verb

Ausrichten, orientieren

(by extension) To align or place (a person or object) so that his, her, or its east side, north side, etc., is positioned toward the corresponding points of the compass; (specifically) to rotate (a map attached to a plane table) until the line of direction between any two of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction in nature.

Examples :

"The teacher orients the map on the classroom wall so north points upwards, helping the students understand directions. "

Der Lehrer richtet die Karte an der Klassenzimmerwand so aus, dass Norden nach oben zeigt, um den Schülern zu helfen, die Richtungen zu verstehen.

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verb

Ausrichten, orientieren

To direct towards or point at a particular direction.

Examples :

"The workers oriented all the signs to face the road."

Die Arbeiter richteten alle Schilder so aus, dass sie zur Straße zeigten.

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verb

Sich orientieren, ausrichten

To determine which direction one is facing.

Examples :

"Let me just orient myself and we can be on our way."

Lass mich mich kurz orientieren, dann können wir los.

direction position nautical

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verb

Sich vertraut machen mit, ausrichten

To familiarize (oneself or someone) with a circumstance or situation.

Examples :

"Give him time to orient himself within the new hierarchy."

Geben Sie ihm Zeit, sich in der neuen Hierarchie zurechtzufinden.

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verb

Ausrichten, orientieren

To set the focus of (something) so as to appeal or relate to a certain group.

Examples :

"We will orient our campaign to the youth who are often disinterested."

Wir werden unsere Kampagne auf die oft uninteressierte Jugend ausrichten.

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verb

Ausrichten, sich orientieren

To change direction to face a certain way.

Examples :

"The lost hiker orients himself with a compass before continuing his trek. "

Der verlorene Wanderer orientiert sich mit einem Kompass, bevor er seine Wanderung fortsetzt.

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