die Organe
Translation
organs, institutions, bodies, agencies
Examples
Die inneren Organe sind lebenswichtig.
The internal organs are vital.
Die Organe der EU tagen in Brüssel.
The EU's institutions meet in Brussels.
Grammar Patterns
((die Organe)) + verb The organs ... Die Organe arbeiten zusammen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Körperteile (body parts), Institutionen (institutions)
Etymology
From Greek 'organon' meaning 'instrument, tool'. It functions as a 'tool' for the body or society.
Memory Tips
Think of a musical 'organ'. Just as its many pipes work together, biological organs and societal institutions work together to function.