B2 adjective Neutral

organ

/ˈɔːr.ɡən/

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

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1

The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.

The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.

2

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.

3

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
organ
Verb
organize
Adverb
organically
Adjektiv
organic
Verwandt
organism
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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

1

The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.

everyday

The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.

2

He signed a consent form to become an organ donor in the event of his death.

formal

He signed a consent form to become an organ donor in the event of his death.

3

My uncle spends every Sunday morning playing the organ at the local chapel.

informal

My uncle spends every Sunday morning playing the organ at the local chapel.

4

Biological studies often categorize organisms based on the complexity of their internal organ systems.

academic

Biological studies often categorize organisms based on the complexity of their internal organ systems.

5

The trade journal serves as the official organ of the national manufacturing association.

business

The trade journal serves as the official organ of the national manufacturing association.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
organ
Verb
organize
Adverb
organically
Adjektiv
organic
Verwandt
organism

Häufige Kollokationen

vital organ vital organ
organ transplant organ transplant
organ donor organ donor
pipe organ pipe organ
internal organ internal organ

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

organ vs organic

Organic is an adjective describing things derived from living matter or farming without chemicals, while organ is the noun for the body part itself.

organ vs organism

An organism is a whole living thing (like an animal or plant), whereas an organ is just one part of that living thing.

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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.

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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.

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Merkhilfe

Think of an 'ORGanization'. Just as an organization needs different departments to work, your body needs different 'ORGans' to function.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'organon', which means 'tool' or 'instrument'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (plural: organs) Can be used as a noun adjunct (e.g., organ donor) Often followed by a prepositional phrase (e.g., organ of the state)
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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

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