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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.
'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.
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.
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.
company / undertaking
'das Unternehmen' and 'die Organisation' can be confused because a company can be a type of organization. However, 'Unternehmen' specifically means an economic organization that offers products or services. 'Organisation' is broader: it can also be an association, an authority, or an aid group. In addition, 'Organisation' can also mean the planning or structure of something. When money, the market, and business are the focus, 'Unternehmen' is more precise. When it is generally about a group, planning, or structure, 'Organisation' fits better.
Die Organisation der Feier dauert länger als gedacht.
Organizing the celebration is taking longer than expected.
Laura arbeitet für ein Unternehmen, das Software für Krankenhäuser entwickelt.
Laura works for a company that develops software for hospitals.