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
| 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, 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.
