orgaan

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

orgaan (plural organe, diminutive orgaantjie)

  1. organ (part of an organism)

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɔrˈɣaːn/
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: or‧gaan
  • Rhymes: -aːn

Noun[edit]

orgaan n (plural organen, diminutive orgaantje n)

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

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Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: orgaan
  • → Indonesian: organ
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