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organ
A specialized part of a living organism that consists of different tissues and performs one or more specific functions.
Das Herz ist das zentrale Organ des Blutkreislaufs.
The heart is the central organ of the circulatory system.
body / organ
An institution, authority, or person that performs an official function within a larger organization, such as the state.
Das Bundesverfassungsgericht ist ein unabhängiges Organ der Rechtsprechung.
The Federal Constitutional Court is an independent body of the judiciary.
official publication
A newspaper, magazine, or other medium that serves as the official mouthpiece of a party, association, or interest group.
Diese Fachzeitschrift ist das offizielle Organ des Ärzteverbandes.
This specialist journal is the official publication of the medical association.
voice
The human voice, especially when it is considered resonant and well suited for singing or speaking.
Der Opernsänger hatte ein beeindruckendes Organ.
The opera singer had an impressive voice.
Although 'das Organ' (organ) and the English 'organ' often mean the same thing, there is one important exception: the musical instrument is called 'die Orgel' in German.
In der Kirche spielte sie auf einer alten Orgel.
In the church, she played an old organ.
The word 'Organ' (organ/body) is the basis for other important words such as 'organisieren' (to organize), 'Organisation' (organization), and 'organisch' (organic). They all share the idea of a structured unit, whether in the body, in society, or in nature.
Wir müssen ein Treffen für nächste Woche organisieren.
We have to organize a meeting for next week.
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'Organ' (organ/body) from the context. In a medical or biological context, it refers to a body part. In political or legal texts, it means an institution. In a media context, it means a publication, and in connection with music or speaking, it refers to the voice.
Die Leber ist ein lebenswichtiges Organ.
The liver is a vital organ.
In a medical context, 'Organ' (organ) is often combined with adjectives like 'innere' (internal) or 'lebenswichtige' (vital). Common verbs are 'ein Organ spenden' (to donate an organ) or 'ein Organ transplantieren' (to transplant an organ).
Nach dem Unfall wurden seine inneren Organe untersucht.
After the accident, his internal organs were examined.
When an institution is meant, 'Organ' (body/organ) often appears in connection with legal or state-related terms. Typical combinations are 'unabhängiges Organ' (independent body), 'staatliches Organ' (state body), or 'Organ der Rechtsprechung' (body of the judiciary).
Der Rechnungshof ist ein unabhängiges Kontrollorgan des Staates.
The court of auditors is an independent supervisory body of the state.
voice / vote
Stimme is the neutral term for the sound produced when speaking or singing. Organ can also refer to the human voice, but it usually evaluatively emphasizes that the voice is powerful, resonant, or particularly well suited to singing or speaking. Therefore, Organ is not a neutral substitute for Stimme.
Die neue Sängerin hat ein beeindruckend kräftiges Organ.
The new singer has an impressively powerful voice.
Die neue Sängerin hat eine kräftige Stimme.
The new singer has a powerful voice.
