ADJECTIVE

ursprünglich/ˈuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁʏŋlɪç/original; initial; originally

ursprünglich is a German adjective that means original, initial, or originally. It is pronounced /ˈuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁʏŋlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ursprünglicher" and "ursprünglichsten".

Definitions

1.existing from the beginning; original(quality, origin)

a.being in its original state

Die ursprüngliche Idee wurde später verändert.The original idea was later changed.

2.at first; originally(temporal, adverbial use)

a.as something was at the beginning

Ursprünglich wollte ich Lehrer werden.Originally I wanted to become a teacher.

Adjective Forms

Positiveursprünglich
Comparativeursprünglicher
Superlativeursprünglichsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "ursprünglich" mean in English?
"ursprünglich" means original, initial, or originally. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "ursprünglich"?
"ursprünglich" is pronounced /ˈuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁʏŋlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "ursprünglich"?
The comparative of "ursprünglich" is "ursprünglicher" and the superlative is "ursprünglichsten".
What part of speech is "ursprünglich"?
"ursprünglich" is a adjective in German.

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