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origin in Dutch

origin in Dutch is oorsprong, herkomst, afkomst — origin means the point where something begins or comes from.

origin in Dutch

oorsprong
noun
The beginning of something.
herkomst
noun
The beginning of something.
oorsprong
noun
oorsprong
noun
(in the plural) Ancestry.
afkomst
noun
(in the plural) Ancestry.
herkomst
noun
(in the plural) Ancestry.

What does "origin" mean?

  1. noun The point where something begins or comes from.
    "The origin of the rumor was never traced."
  2. noun A person's ancestry or background.
    "Her family is of Italian origin."
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origin in a sentence

  • The origin of the rumor was never traced.
  • Scientists are still debating the origin of the universe.
  • Her family is of Italian origin.

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What is "origin" in Dutch?

"origin" in Dutch is oorsprong, herkomst, afkomst. origin means: The point where something begins or comes from.

How do you use "origin" in a sentence?

Example: "The origin of the rumor was never traced." In Dutch, "origin" is oorsprong, herkomst, afkomst.

Are there other ways to say "origin" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "origin": oorsprong, herkomst, afkomst.

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