ADJECTIVE
ursprünglich/ˈuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁʏŋlɪç/original; initial; primitive
ursprünglich is a German adjective that means original, initial, or primitive. It is pronounced /ˈuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁʏŋlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ursprünglicher" and "ursprünglichsten".
Definitions
1.original; existing from the beginning, not changed(main sense)
a.in the form something had at the start
Das ursprüngliche Dokument ist verloren gegangen.—The original document has been lost.
2.natural; as it was in nature, not changed by people(origin/natural state)
a.in a primitive or natural state
Die Landschaft ist noch fast völlig ursprünglich.—The landscape is still almost entirely in its natural state.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | ursprünglich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | ursprünglicher |
| Superlative | ursprünglichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ursprünglich" mean in English?
- "ursprünglich" means original, initial, or primitive. 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.
