originate in German
originate in German is entwickeln, erzeugen, entspringen — originate means to come into existence, or to have a particular starting point.
originate in German
entwickeln
(transitive) To cause (someone or something) to be; to bring (someone or something) into existence; to produce or initiate a person or thing. [from 17th c.]
erzeugen
(transitive) To cause (someone or something) to be; to bring (someone or something) into existence; to produce or initiate a person or thing. [from 17th c.]
entspringen
(intransitive) To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with). [from 18th c.]
entstehen
(intransitive) To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with). [from 18th c.]
entwickeln
(intransitive) To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with). [from 18th c.]
erzeugen
(intransitive) To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with). [from 18th c.]
What does "originate" mean?
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verb To come into existence, or to have a particular starting point.
"The tradition originated in medieval France."
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verb To create or bring something into being.
"The company originated the idea of flat-pack furniture."
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originate in a sentence
- The tradition originated in medieval France.
- The fire is believed to have originated in the kitchen.
- The company originated the idea of flat-pack furniture.
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What is "originate" in German?
"originate" in German is entwickeln, erzeugen, entspringen. originate means: To come into existence, or to have a particular starting point.
How do you use "originate" in a sentence?
Example: "The tradition originated in medieval France." In German, "originate" is entwickeln, erzeugen, entspringen.
Are there other ways to say "originate" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "originate": entwickeln, erzeugen, entspringen, entstehen.
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