Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

der ursprung

Translation (Übersetzung) origin, source, beginning
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʊʁʃpʁʊŋ]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine noun origin history source philosophy
Ursprung is a masculine noun (der Ursprung) that refers to the starting point, source, or origin of something. It can be used in both literal (geographical, biological) and figurative (historical, conceptual) contexts. Often used in academic, historical, and philosophical discussions.

ursprung - German Nouns - ursprung Meaning - ursprung Translation - ursprung Nouns Examples

ursprung is a German Nouns

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ursprung Examples (Beispiele) in English

ursprung examples with English translations. See how to use ursprung in sentences. ursprung example sentences in English below.

Der Ursprung dieser Tradition liegt im Mittelalter.
The origin of this tradition lies in the Middle Ages.
Historical origin
Die Idee hat ihren Ursprung in einer alten Legende.
The idea has its origin in an old legend.
Conceptual origin
Wissenschaftler erforschen den Ursprung des Universums.
Scientists research the origin of the universe.
Scientific origin

ursprung Word Family - ursprung Related Words - ursprung Family Members

ursprung Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

root verb (Stammverb)
entspringen
Meaning: to originate from
Tense: infinitive
Example: Der Fluss entspringt in den Bergen.
Verb
adjective (Adjektiv)
ursprünglich
Meaning: original, initial
Example: Die ursprüngliche Idee war anders.
Adjective
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Ursprünglichkeit
Meaning: originality
Example: Die Ursprünglichkeit der Landschaft ist beeindruckend.
Noun

ursprung Usage - ursprung Collocations - ursprung Idioms - ursprung Synonyms - ursprung Antonyms

ursprung Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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ursprung Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

der Ursprung des Lebens
the origin of life
High frequency
seinen Ursprung haben
to have its origin
High frequency
im Ursprung
in origin/at the source
Medium frequency
auf den Ursprung zurückgehen
to go back to the origin
Medium frequency
der wahre Ursprung
the true origin
Medium frequency
ursprüngliche Ursprung
original origin
Low frequency
den Ursprung erforschen
to research the origin
Medium frequency
Ursprung und Entwicklung
origin and development
High frequency

ursprung Idioms (Redewendungen)

ursprung idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing ursprung with meanings and explanations. Master ursprung expressions used in everyday German.

etwas liegt im Ursprung
something lies in the origin
The fundamental cause or beginning of something
von Ursprung an
from the very beginning
Since the very start or origin
bis zum Ursprung zurückverfolgen
to trace back to the origin
To follow something back to its starting point

ursprung Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Herkunft
Meaning: origin, provenance
High similarity
Quelle
Meaning: source
High similarity
Anfang
Meaning: beginning, start
Medium similarity
Entstehung
Meaning: emergence, genesis
Medium similarity
Wurzel
Meaning: root
Medium similarity
Ausgangspunkt
Meaning: starting point
Medium similarity
Ursache
Meaning: cause
Low similarity

ursprung Antonyms (Antonyme)

ursprung antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to ursprung. Discover ursprung opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Ende
Meaning: end
Ziel
Meaning: goal, destination
Ergebnis
Meaning: result, outcome
Folge
Meaning: consequence

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ursprung Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Anfang Quelle Herkunft Entstehung Wurzel Beginn Start

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