original
Translation
original, authentic, genuine, unconventional
Examples
Das ist das originale Gemälde.
This is the original painting.
Er hat eine sehr originale Idee.
He has a very original idea.
Die Schuhe sind noch im originalen Zustand.
The shoes are still in original condition.
Grammar Patterns
[attributive] an original sth. This is the original recipe.
[predicative] to be original This design is very original.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ursprünglich (initial), echt (real), authentisch (authentic); Antonyms: die Kopie (copy), die Fälschung (forgery)
Etymology
From Latin 'originalis' (of the origin), related to 'origo' (origin). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'original'.
Memory Tips
This word is a perfect cognate with English 'original', making it very easy to remember. It refers to the first, authentic version of something.