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organic
Coming from living nature or relating to it. In the context of food, it means that it was grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
Wir versuchen, unseren organischen Abfall aus der Küche zu kompostieren.
We try to compost our organic kitchen waste.
organic
Relating to the organs of the body; physical.
Der Arzt konnte keine organische Ursache für die ständigen Kopfschmerzen finden.
The doctor could not find any organic cause for the constant headaches.
organic
Developing in a natural and harmonious way, like a living organism; not created artificially or abruptly.
Die Struktur des alten Dorfes ist über Jahrhunderte organisch gewachsen.
The structure of the old village grew organically over centuries.
organic
A term from chemistry that refers to compounds containing carbon atoms, with a few exceptions.
Die organische Chemie ist die Grundlage für die Entwicklung vieler Kunststoffe und Medikamente.
Organic chemistry is the basis for the development of many plastics and medicines.
'Organisch' (organic) is derived from the word 'Organ' (organ), a part of a living being ('Organismus' = organism). This connection to living nature helps you understand the different meanings.
Ein gesunder Wald ist ein komplexer Organismus mit vielen organischen Prozessen.
A healthy forest is a complex organism with many organic processes.
When 'organisch' (organic) is used in connection with food, agriculture, or waste, it means 'biologisch angebaut' (organically grown) or 'aus der Natur stammend' (coming from nature).
Im Supermarkt gibt es eine große Auswahl an organischem Obst und Gemüse.
At the supermarket there is a large selection of organic fruit and vegetables.
In medicine, 'organisch' (organic) describes a physical cause. The phrase 'keine organische Ursache' (no organic cause) means that doctors cannot find a physical problem and the cause may be psychological.
Für seine Beschwerden wurde keine organische Ursache gefunden.
No organic cause was found for his symptoms.
In connection with growth or development, 'organisch' (organic) means that something has grown naturally and not artificially or according to a plan. It is often used for cities, structures, or companies.
Die Freundschaft zwischen den beiden ist über viele Jahre organisch gewachsen.
The friendship between the two of them grew organically over many years.
The meaning that refers to carbon compounds is a technical term from chemistry. Outside a scientific context, this meaning is rare.
Im Studium musste sie einen Kurs in organischer Chemie belegen.
At university she had to take a course in organic chemistry.
natural / of course
Natürlich and organisch can describe a development without artificial pressure. Natürlich mainly emphasizes that something seems unaffected or expected, whereas organisch places greater emphasis on different elements growing together harmoniously into a whole. For a group that is growing slowly, organisch is often a good fit; for an unforced development, natürlich is appropriate.
Aus den einzelnen Arbeitsgruppen wuchs organisch ein gemeinsames Team.
The individual work groups organically grew into a single team.
Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den beiden Kollegen entwickelte sich ganz natürlich.
The collaboration between the two colleagues developed quite naturally.
