ADJECTIVE
original/oʁiɡiˈnaːl/original; genuine; authentic
original is a German adjective that means original, genuine, or authentic. It is pronounced /oʁiɡiˈnaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "originaler" and "originalsten".
Definitions
1.real and not a copy; authentic(adjective, authenticity)
a.not fake or imitated
Dieser Pullover ist ein original norwegischer Wollpullover.—This sweater is an original Norwegian wool sweater.
2.unique; unconventional or imaginative (of ideas or people)(adjective, uniqueness)
a.imaginative, creative or unusual
Seine original Ideen überraschten das ganze Team.—His original ideas surprised the whole team.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | original |
|---|---|
| Comparative | originaler |
| Superlative | originalsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "original" mean in English?
- "original" means original, genuine, or authentic. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "original"?
- "original" is pronounced /oʁiɡiˈnaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "original"?
- The comparative of "original" is "originaler" and the superlative is "originalsten".
- What part of speech is "original"?
- "original" is a adjective in German.
