NOUN

Organ/ɔʁˈɡaːn/organ; body organ; institution

Organ is a German noun that means organ, body organ, or institution. It is pronounced /ɔʁˈɡaːn/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Organe".

Definitions

1.an independent part of a biological organism with a specific function(anatomy)

a.part of the body with a particular function

Das Herz ist ein lebenswichtiges Organ des Menschen.The heart is a vital organ of the human body.

2.a part of an organization with a specific function or responsibility(institution)

a.official body or authority within an institution

Der Bundestag ist ein Organ der Gesetzgebung in Deutschland.The Bundestag is a legislative body in Germany.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Organdie Organe
Genitivedes Organesder Organe
Dativedem Organden Organen
Accusativedas Organdie Organe

Frequently asked questions

What does "Organ" mean in English?
"Organ" means organ, body organ, or 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.

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