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“organic” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔɐ̯ˈgaːnɪʃ/

Example

Die Firma verfolgt ein organisches Wachstum.

The company is pursuing organic growth.

Illustration for organisch (organic)

How to say “organic” in German

“Organic” in German is organisch.

A connected living structure that grows from within rather than being assembled suddenly, with carbon-based matter as its chemical counterpart.

Full entry for organisch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with organisch

Im Kurs analysierten wir typische organische Verbindungen.

In class, we analyzed typical organic compounds.

Tips for using organisch

  • In German, organisch is common in scientific and figurative contexts, while Bio is usually the everyday label for organically produced food.

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