originell
Translation
original, creative, quirky, imaginative
Examples
Das ist eine originelle Idee.
That is an original idea.
Sein Stil ist sehr originell.
His style is very original.
Grammar Patterns
to be originell to be original His taste is very original.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kreativ, einfallsreich, neuartig; Antonyms: gewöhnlich, banal, alltäglich
Etymology
From French 'originel', from Latin 'originalis' meaning 'primitive, original'. Related to 'Origin'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'original'. An 'originell' idea has a clear 'origin' in someone's mind; it's not a copy.