organization
die Organisation, die Organisationen
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organization
A group of people who work together toward a common goal, e.g. a company, an association, or an authority.
Er arbeitet für eine gemeinnützige Organisation, die sich für den Umweltschutz einsetzt.
He works for a non-profit organization that is committed to environmental protection.
organization
The process of planning and structuring something.
Die Organisation der Hochzeitsfeier hat mehrere Monate gedauert.
The organization of the wedding celebration took several months.
organization
The structure, arrangement, or internal order of something.
Die Organisation des menschlichen Gehirns ist extrem komplex.
The organization of the human brain is extremely complex.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Organisationen |
| genitive | der Organisation |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Organisation | die Organisationen |
| accusative | die Organisation | die Organisationen |
| dative | der Organisation | den Organisationen |
| genitive | der Organisation | der Organisationen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Organisation' (organization) belongs to the word family of the verb 'organisieren' (to organize). The ending '-ation' is typical for feminine nouns that are derived from verbs and often describe a process or its result.
Wer organisiert die nächste Firmenfeier?
Who is organizing the next company party?
You can recognize the meaning from the context: if someone works for an 'Organisation' (organization), it is an institution. If someone takes over an 'Organisation' (organization), it is the planning process. If people speak of the 'Organisation' (organization) of a system, the structure is meant.
Sie spendet regelmäßig an eine humanitäre Organisation.
She regularly donates to a humanitarian organization.
Die Organisation des Umzugs war sehr stressig.
The organization of the move was very stressful.
Die Organisation der Daten in der Tabelle ist unübersichtlich.
The organization of the data in the table is confusing.
When an institution is meant, 'Organisation' (organization) is often used with verbs such as 'gründen' (to found), 'leiten' (to lead), or 'beitreten' (to join). Adjectives such as 'gemeinnützig' (non-profit), 'international' (international), or 'staatlich' (state-run) are also typical.
Er ist Mitglied in einer politischen Organisation.
He is a member of a political organization.
Die Vereinten Nationen sind eine internationale Organisation.
The United Nations is an international organization.
In the meaning of 'Planung' (planning), 'Organisation' (organization) often appears with a genitive or 'von' (of) to clarify what is being planned. Typical phrases are 'die Organisation übernehmen' (to take over the organization) or 'sich um die Organisation kümmern' (to take care of the organization).
Die Organisation der Konferenz erfordert viel Zeit.
The organization of the conference requires a lot of time.
Wer kümmert sich um die Organisation des Festes?
Who is taking care of the organization of the party?
society / company
Organisation is a neutral, broad term for a group that works toward a common goal. Gesellschaft refers more specifically to a formal scientific, cultural, or charitable organization and can be part of its official name.
Die Organisation für Stadtgeschichte bewahrt alte Dokumente auf.
The organization for urban history preserves old documents.
Die Gesellschaft für Stadtgeschichte bewahrt alte Dokumente auf.
The Society for Urban History preserves old documents.
