das Organ
Translation
organ (biological), body, institution, mouthpiece (publication)
Examples
Das Herz ist ein lebenswichtiges Organ.
The heart is a vital organ.
Der Bundestag ist ein wichtiges politisches Organ.
The Bundestag is an important political body.
Diese Zeitschrift ist das offizielle Organ des Vereins.
This magazine is the official mouthpiece of the association.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) as subject The organ is working normally.
((Noun)) as accusative object The doctor examines the organ.
Similar Words
Körperteil (body part), Institution (institution), Behörde (authority)
Etymology
From Greek 'organon' (tool, instrument, organ of the body), via Latin 'organum'.
Memory Tips
This is an international word, a cognate in many languages. Remember its core meaning of a 'functional part', whether in a body or an organization.