Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

die Herkunft

Translation (Übersetzung) origin, background, descent
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈheːɐ̯kʊnft]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
feminine noun identity origin background
Herkunft is a feminine noun (die Herkunft) that refers to where someone or something comes from, including geographical origin, ancestry, or source. It's commonly used in contexts discussing family background, nationality, or the provenance of objects.

Herkunft - German Nouns - Herkunft Meaning - Herkunft Translation - Herkunft Nouns Examples

Herkunft is a German Nouns

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Herkunft Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Die Herkunft des Gemäldes ist unbekannt.
The origin of the painting is unknown.
Discussing art provenance
Sie ist stolz auf ihre Herkunft.
She is proud of her background.
Personal identity
Die Herkunft der Wörter ist oft lateinisch.
The origin of the words is often Latin.
Linguistics

Herkunft Word Family - Herkunft Related Words - Herkunft Family Members

Herkunft Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Herkunft word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Herkunft family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Herkunft related words and expand your German vocabulary.

root verb (Stammverb)
herkommen
Meaning: to come from
Tense: infinitive
Example: Er kommt aus Berlin her.
Verb
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Herkunftsland
Meaning: country of origin
Example: Das Herkunftsland des Weins ist Frankreich.
Noun
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Herkunftsbezeichnung
Meaning: designation of origin
Example: Die Herkunftsbezeichnung ist gesetzlich geschützt.
Noun

Herkunft Usage - Herkunft Collocations - Herkunft Idioms - Herkunft Synonyms - Herkunft Antonyms

Herkunft Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Herkunft Collocations (Kollokationen)

Herkunft collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Herkunft word combinations and how to use Herkunft with other words naturally.

Herkunft eines Menschen
origin of a person
High frequency
Herkunft eines Produkts
origin of a product
High frequency
Herkunft nachweisen
prove origin
Medium frequency
Herkunft angeben
state origin
Medium frequency
Herkunft verbergen
hide origin
Low frequency
Herkunft bestimmen
determine origin
Medium frequency
Herkunft erforschen
research origin
Medium frequency
Herkunft dokumentieren
document origin
Medium frequency

Herkunft Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Seine Herkunft verleugnen
Deny one's origins
To hide or reject where one comes from, often implying shame about one's background
Herkunft ist kein Schicksal
Origin is not destiny
One's background doesn't determine one's future; people can overcome their origins
Auf seine Herkunft zurückgehen
Go back to one's origins
Return to or reconnect with one's roots or original background

Herkunft Synonyms (Synonyme)

Herkunft synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Herkunft and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Herkunft similar words and their usage.

Ursprung
Meaning: origin, source
High similarity
Abstammung
Meaning: descent, ancestry
High similarity
Provenienz
Meaning: provenance
Medium similarity
Herkommen
Meaning: origin, descent
Medium similarity
Geburt
Meaning: birth
Low similarity

Herkunft Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Zukunft
Meaning: future
Ziel
Meaning: destination, goal
Ankunft
Meaning: arrival

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Herkunft Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Herkunft semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Herkunft. Explore Herkunft related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Herkunft contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Ursprung Abstammung Nationalität Geburtsort Familie Wurzeln Provenienz Ethnie

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