Ursprung
origin
Meaning of Ursprung
der Anfang oder die Quelle von etwas
the beginning or source of something
Pronunciation
Ursprung with English translation
Ursprung usage examples
Der Ursprung des Namens ist unbekannt.
The origin of the name is unknown.
Das Wort hat lateinischen Ursprung.
The word has a Latin origin.
Ursprung synonyms
What's the difference between Ursprung, Herkunft, Herkunftsort, Anfang, Quelle, Entstehung, Ursprungsgeschichte, and Wurzel
General word for the origin of a person, thing, or idea; often also means place of origin or background.
The place someone or something comes from; emphasizes the geographic source.
General word for the beginning in time; not necessarily a source, just the first stage.
Source in a broad sense: a spring, a source of information, or the cause of something.
The process of coming into being or being formed; emphasizes how something appears or develops.
Descent by family, lineage, or people; usually refers to a person’s ancestry.
Advanced: broader words
The story of how something began; emphasizes the narrative of emergence rather than the source itself.
Root, basis, or deep cause; often used figuratively for the origin of a problem or a word.
Starting point or point of departure; more about the starting point of a movement, idea, or discussion than true origin.
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Questions about this word
What does Ursprung mean?
the beginning or source of something
How do you pronounce Ursprung?
Ursprung is pronounced [ˈuːʁʃpʁʊŋ].
How is Ursprung used in a sentence?
The origin of the name is unknown. Translation: Der Ursprung des Namens ist unbekannt.
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