ursprünglich
Translation
original, initial, originally, initially
Examples
Das ist der ursprüngliche Plan.
That is the original plan.
Ursprünglich wollte ich Arzt werden.
Originally, I wanted to become a doctor.
Grammar Patterns
as an adjective: original ... That is the original plan.
as an adverb: originally, ... Originally, I wanted to become a doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anfänglich, original; Antonyms: später, nachträglich
Etymology
From 'Ursprung' (origin), which is composed of 'ur-' (primal, original) and 'Sprung' (jump, spring). It refers to the point from which something 'sprang' into existence.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'ur-' as meaning 'proto-' or 'primal'. 'Ursprünglich' describes how something was at its very source or beginning.