German Conversation · Level 90
60 words
German word
Orgel
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɔʁgəl/
Meaning
- feminine nounorgan
Example
In der Kirche stehen zwei Orgeln.
There are two organs in the church.
More examples
Bei Konzerten hört man oft die Orgel.
At concerts, you often hear the organ.
Core concept
A player uses both hands and feet on a broad console to control rows of pipes or electronic registers.
Common phrases
auf der Orgel spielen
play the organ
elektronische Orgel
electronic organ
an der Orgel üben
practice on the organ
Similar words
Elektronische Orgel: An instrument that creates organ sounds electronically and plays them through speakers.
Pfeifenorgel: A large keyboard instrument that sends air through pipes, often installed in churches.
Definition in German
Ein großes Tasteninstrument mit Hand- und Fußklaviatur, das durch Pfeifen oder elektronische Register lange, volle Töne erzeugt und oft in Kirchen zu hören ist.
Word origin
The German noun Orgel developed from Old High German organa through Middle High German orgel, ultimately from Latin organum, from Greek organon, meaning instrument.
Usage tips
- The plural of Orgel is Orgeln, not Orgels.
Related words
- Orgelbauerorgan buildernoun
- Orgelspielerinfemale organistnoun
- Orgelmusikorgan musicnoun