This is the 1883rd most frequent Dutch word.
orgaan
"Orgaan" in Dutch means "organ" in English, referring to a part of an organism with a specific function.
In this context, 'orgaan' refers to a part of the body that performs a specific function, such as the heart, which is a biological organ.
Het hart is een orgaan dat bloed door het lichaam pompt.
The heart is an organ that pumps blood through the body.
Here, 'orgaan' means an organizational entity or a body of people within an organization established for a certain function, such as committees within the United Nations.
De Verenigde Naties hebben verschillende organen voor specifieke taken.
The United Nations have various organs for specific tasks.
In this example, 'orgaan' refers to a musical instrument, the pipe organ, which is often found in churches.