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origin in German

origin in German is Ursprung, Anfang, Entstehung — origin means the point where something begins or comes from.

origin in German

Ursprung
noun
The beginning of something.
Anfang
noun
The beginning of something.
Entstehung
noun
The beginning of something.
Quelle
noun
The source of a river, information, goods, etc.
Ursprung
noun
The source of a river, information, goods, etc.
Ursprung
noun
(mathematics) The point at which the axes of a coordinate system intersect.
Herkunft
noun
(in the plural) Ancestry.
Ursprung
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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "origin" in German?

"origin" in German is Ursprung, Anfang, Entstehung. 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 German, "origin" is Ursprung, Anfang, Entstehung.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "origin": Ursprung, Anfang, Entstehung, Quelle, Herkunft.

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