Herkunft/ˈheːɐ̯ˌkʊnft/origin; background; source
Herkunft is a German noun that means origin, background, or source. It is pronounced /ˈheːɐ̯ˌkʊnft/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Herkünfte".
Definitions
1.where someone or something comes from(origin, provenance)
a.the place, region, or family from which someone or something comes
Sie ist stolz auf ihre polnische Herkunft.—She is proud of her Polish origin.
2.social or cultural background(background)
a.the environment or circumstances in which someone grew up
Die Herkunft spielt bei der Bewerbung oft eine Rolle.—Background often plays a role in applications.
3.the point at which something begins or comes from(source of something)
a.the source of goods, information, etc.
Die Herkunft dieses Gerüchts ist unklar.—The source of this rumor is unclear.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Herkunft | die Herkünfte |
| Genitive | der Herkunft | der Herkünfte |
| Dative | der Herkunft | den Herkünften |
| Accusative | die Herkunft | die Herkünfte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Herkunft" mean in English?
- "Herkunft" means origin, background, or source. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Herkunft"?
- "Herkunft" is pronounced /ˈheːɐ̯ˌkʊnft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Herkunft" der, die, or das?
- "Herkunft" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Herkunft"?
- The plural of "Herkunft" is "Herkünfte".
- What part of speech is "Herkunft"?
- "Herkunft" is a noun in German.
