nounnoun
das Original, -e
original
Etwas, das echt und unverfälscht ist und nicht nachgemacht wurde.
The German word "Original" is a noun or adjective meaning "original" or "authentic". It is borrowed from Latin originalis and refers to something that is the first or genuine version, not a copy or imitation.
- "Original" as a noun: the authentic item or source (e.g., Das Original = the original).
- "original" as an adjective: describing something genuine or initial.
Similar words:
- "Urheber" (author, originator)
- "Echtheit" (authenticity)
- "Originalität" (originality, uniqueness)
Difference:
- Original emphasizes the authenticity or the first version itself.
- Urheber refers specifically to the creator or originator.
- Echtheit focuses on genuineness or veracity.
- Originalität emphasizes creativity or novelty rather than authenticity.
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Examples
Dieses Original wirkt sehr alt.noun
This original looks very old.
Dein Bild wirkt wie ein Original.noun
Your picture looks like an original.
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