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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Original | die Originale |
| Genitive | des Originals | der Originale |
| Dative | dem Original | den Originalen |
| Accusative | das Original | die 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.
