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Organik
German → American English
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Organic matter
(German) relating to living organisms, organic chemistry, or natural, carbon-based material.
Der Boden enthält viel organische Substanz.Use organisch mainly for things related to living matter, chemistry, or natural materials; for food labels, biologisch is more common in everyday German.
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Frequently asked questions
What does organisch mean in English?
It usually means “organic” or “relating to living matter”; in some contexts it can also refer to “organic matter.”
Is organisch the same as biologisch?
Not always. Biologisch often means “organic” in the food or farming sense, while organisch is broader and can mean “organic” in chemistry or biology.
How do you use organisch in a sentence?
For example: organische Substanz means “organic matter” or “organic substance.”