NOUN
Ursprung/ˈuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁʊŋ/origin; source; beginning
Ursprung is a German noun that means origin, source, or beginning. It is pronounced /ˈuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Ursprünge".
Definitions
1.the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived(origin, source)
a.the starting point or root of something abstract or concrete
Die Legende hat ihren Ursprung im Mittelalter.—The legend has its origin in the Middle Ages.
b.the geographical place where a river, family, etc. comes from
Der Ursprung des Rheins liegt in den Schweizer Alpen.—The source of the Rhine is in the Swiss Alps.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Ursprung | die Ursprünge |
| Genitive | des Ursprunges | der Ursprünge |
| Dative | dem Ursprung | den Ursprüngen |
| Accusative | den Ursprung | die Ursprünge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ursprung" mean in English?
- "Ursprung" means origin, source, or beginning. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ursprung"?
- "Ursprung" is pronounced /ˈuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ursprung" der, die, or das?
- "Ursprung" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Ursprung"?
- The plural of "Ursprung" is "Ursprünge".
- What part of speech is "Ursprung"?
- "Ursprung" is a noun in German.
