orgaan

Meaning

1. (neuter) organ (part of an organism)
2. (neuter) mouthpiece, a spokesperson or medium aligned with an organisation
3. (neuter) public body, a public board, an organisation
4. (neuter, obsolete) organ (musical instrument)

Concepts

organ

part

body

agency

voice

Synonyms

orgel

lever

lichaam

organisatie

Translations

Organ

organe

organo

órgano

órgão

organ

όργανο

òrgan

أورغان

organo

ente

organe ed orgue

organisation

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɔrˈɣaːn/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch: organe

In summary

From Middle Dutch organe, from Latin organum, from Ancient Greek ὄργανον (órganon).