NOUN

Original/oʁiɡiˈnaːl/original; genuine article; prototype

Original is a German noun that means original, genuine article, or prototype. It is pronounced /oʁiɡiˈnaːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Originale".

Definitions

1.an original, the initial version from which copies or reproductions are made(art, literature, documents)

a.the genuine version, not a copy or imitation

Das Gemälde ist ein echtes Original und wurde von Picasso gemalt.The painting is a real original and was painted by Picasso.

2.prototype; the first or initial form of something(general use, objects)

a.the first model, not yet mass-produced

Das Original des Autos wurde auf der Messe vorgestellt.The original of the car was presented at the fair.

3.an eccentric or unusual person (colloquial)(person, informal)

a.person with a strikingly individual character

Er ist wirklich ein Original, immer für eine Überraschung gut.He's really an original, always good for a surprise.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Originaldie Originale
Genitivedes Originalsder Originale
Dativedem Originalden Originalen
Accusativedas Originaldie Originale

Frequently asked questions

What does "Original" mean in English?
"Original" means original, genuine article, or prototype. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Original"?
"Original" is pronounced /oʁiɡiˈnaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Original" der, die, or das?
"Original" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Original"?
The plural of "Original" is "Originale".
What part of speech is "Original"?
"Original" is a noun in German.

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