ADJECTIVE
ursprünglich/ˈuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁʏŋlɪç/original; initial; native
ursprünglich is a German adjective that means original, initial, or native. It is pronounced /ˈuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁʏŋlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ursprünglicher" and "ursprünglichsten".
Definitions
1.existing from the beginning; original(time, state)
a.relating to the earliest stage or condition of something
Das ursprüngliche Konzept wurde geändert.—The original concept was changed.
2.belonging to the place, time, or state of origin; native(character, origin)
a.characteristic of something in its natural or native state
Diese Pflanzen sind ursprünglich in Südamerika beheimatet.—These plants are originally native to South America.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | ursprünglich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | ursprünglicher |
| Superlative | ursprünglichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ursprünglich" mean in English?
- "ursprünglich" means original, initial, or native. 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.
