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.existing from the beginning; original(quality, origin)
a.being in its original state
Die ursprüngliche Idee wurde später verändert.—The original idea was later changed.
2.at first; originally(temporal, adverbial use)
a.as something was at the beginning
Ursprünglich wollte ich Lehrer werden.—Originally I wanted to become a teacher.
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.
