organ
órgán with stress marks
organ (musical/body part/communication)
Usage Note
Organ is borrowed from English and is used across multiple domains: in anatomy for body organs, in music for a pipe or electronic organ, and in media for an official publication or mouthpiece of an organization. Context determines which meaning applies, so learners should pay attention to the surrounding subject matter.
Examples
" Maganda ang tunog ng organ. "
Natural Translation
The sound of the organ is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the sound of organ.
" Napakaganda ng tunog ng organ sa simbahan. "
Natural Translation
The sound of the organ in the church is very beautiful.
Literal Translation
Very-beautiful the sound of organ in church.
" Habang tumutugtog ang organ sa loob ng simbahan, tahimik na nakaupo ang mga tao na para bang lumulutang ang kanilang isip. "
Natural Translation
While the organ was playing inside the church, the people sat quietly as if their minds were floating.
Literal Translation
While playing the organ in inside of church, quietly sitting the people as if floating the their mind.
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