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.being at the beginning; first or initial(time/sequence)
a.original, as it was in the beginning
Die ursprüngliche Idee war ganz anders.—The original idea was quite different.
2.in the past; in the beginning(adverbial)
a.originally, at first
Ursprünglich wollte sie Ärztin werden.—Originally, she wanted to become a doctor.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | ursprünglich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | ursprünglicher |
| Superlative | ursprünglichsten |
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.
