Organ/ɔʁˈɡaːn/organ (anatomy); organ (musical instrument); body (institution)
Organ is a German noun that means organ (anatomy), organ (musical instrument), or body (institution). It is pronounced /ɔʁˈɡaːn/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Organe".
Definitions
1.an independent part of an animal or plant with a specific function(anatomy, biology)
a.body part with a specific function
Die Leber ist ein wichtiges Organ im menschlichen Körper.—The liver is an important organ in the human body.
2.a large keyboard instrument producing sound by air passing through pipes or reeds(music)
a.musical instrument
Die Kirche besitzt ein sehr altes Organ.—The church has a very old organ.
3.an official body or authority within an institution or organization(institution, organization)
a.official board or administrative body
Der Betriebsrat ist ein Organ der Mitbestimmung im Unternehmen.—The works council is a body of co-determination in the company.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Organ | die Organe |
| Genitive | des Organes | der Organe |
| Dative | dem Organ | den Organen |
| Accusative | das Organ | die Organe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Organ" mean in English?
- "Organ" means organ (anatomy), organ (musical instrument), or body (institution). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Organ"?
- "Organ" is pronounced /ɔʁˈɡaːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Organ" der, die, or das?
- "Organ" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Organ"?
- The plural of "Organ" is "Organe".
- What part of speech is "Organ"?
- "Organ" is a noun in German.
