organ
A part of the body or a plant that performs a specific function, such as the heart or a leaf. It can also refer to a large musical instrument with pipes and keyboards, or a publication that represents the views of a specific organization.
Beispiele
3 von 5The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.
The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.
He signed a consent form to become an organ donor in the event of his death.
He signed a consent form to become an organ donor in the event of his death.
My uncle spends every Sunday morning playing the organ at the local chapel.
My uncle spends every Sunday morning playing the organ at the local chapel.
Synonyme
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of an 'ORGanization'. Just as an organization needs different departments to work, your body needs different 'ORGans' to function.
Schnelles Quiz
The surgeon performed a successful _____ transplant to save the patient's life.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: organ
Beispiele
The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.
everydayThe skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.
He signed a consent form to become an organ donor in the event of his death.
formalHe signed a consent form to become an organ donor in the event of his death.
My uncle spends every Sunday morning playing the organ at the local chapel.
informalMy uncle spends every Sunday morning playing the organ at the local chapel.
Biological studies often categorize organisms based on the complexity of their internal organ systems.
academicBiological studies often categorize organisms based on the complexity of their internal organ systems.
The trade journal serves as the official organ of the national manufacturing association.
businessThe trade journal serves as the official organ of the national manufacturing association.
Synonyme
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
organ grinder
organ grinder (a street musician)
official organ
official organ (an official publication)
sense organ
sense organ (e.g., eyes, ears)
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Organic is an adjective describing things derived from living matter or farming without chemicals, while organ is the noun for the body part itself.
An organism is a whole living thing (like an animal or plant), whereas an organ is just one part of that living thing.
Nutzungshinweise
In a medical context, 'organ' is often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., organ failure, organ donation). In a political or business context, it refers to a medium of communication like a newsletter.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use 'organ' when they mean 'organic' (e.g., saying 'organ food' instead of 'organic food'). Also, remember that it is a countable noun, so it usually needs an article or to be in plural form.
Merkhilfe
Think of an 'ORGanization'. Just as an organization needs different departments to work, your body needs different 'ORGans' to function.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Greek 'organon', which means 'tool' or 'instrument'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many Western countries, organ donation is encouraged through driver's license registrations, while in other cultures, it may be viewed differently due to religious beliefs about bodily preservation.
Schnelles Quiz
The surgeon performed a successful _____ transplant to save the patient's life.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: organ
Ähnliche Regeln
Verwandte Redewendungen
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