German word

Organisator

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔʁganiˈzaːtoːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounorganizer

Example

Der Organisator hat alle Einladungen verschickt.

The organizer has sent out all the invitations.

Illustration for Organisator (organizer)

More examples

Die Teilnehmer beschwerten sich beim Organisator über die Lautstärke.

The participants complained to the organizer about the volume.

Core concept

A central figure at a control desk keeps a schedule, people, and practical details moving in the right order.

Common phrases

  • der Organisator des Festivals

    the organizer of the festival

  • Kontakt zum Organisator aufnehmen

    contact the organizer

  • als Organisator tätig sein

    work as an organizer

Similar words

Veranstalter: A person or organization that plans an event and bears public responsibility for it.
Koordinator: A person who coordinates staff and schedules so work runs smoothly.

Definition in German

Person, die eine Veranstaltung organisiert und für Ablauf und Koordination verantwortlich ist.

Word origin

The German noun Organisator uses the agent suffix -ator and is related to organisieren, which ultimately comes from Latin organizare, meaning to arrange into a system.

Usage tips

  • Organisator is masculine, with the feminine form Organisatorin and the plural Organisatoren.

Other meanings

  • plannernoun
  • coordinatornoun

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