German word

Organisation

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌɔʁganizaˈt͡si̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounorganization

Example

Viele Organisationen arbeiten zusammen.

Many organizations work together.

Illustration for Organisation (organization)

More examples

Wir arbeiten oft mit einer Organisation zusammen, um Veranstaltungen zu planen.

We often work with an organization to plan events.

Core concept

A structured body whose people or units coordinate their roles around a shared purpose over time.

Common phrases

  • mit einer Organisation zusammenarbeiten

    work with an organization

  • Mitglied einer Organisation sein

    be a member of an organization

  • eine Organisation unterstützen

    support an organization

Similar words

Team: A small group working together on a short task or during a match.
Verein: A membership group formed around a shared hobby or purpose.
Unternehmen: A business that sells goods or services for profit.
Institution: A formal organization or body serving a public role.

Definition in German

Organisation bezeichnet eine strukturierte Gruppe von Personen oder Einheiten, die dauerhaft auf ein gemeinsames Ziel hin zusammenarbeiten.

Word origin

German Organisation comes through French from Latin organizatio, based on Greek organon, meaning an instrument or tool.

Usage tips

  • Organisation is feminine, with the plural Organisationen: die Organisation, die Organisationen.

Other meanings

  • institutionnoun
  • associationnoun

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