stammen
Translation
to originate, to stem from, to come from
Examples
Die Idee stammte von ihm.
The idea came from him.
Sie stammten aus einer alten Familie.
They came from an old family.
Das Wort stammt aus dem Lateinischen.
The word comes from Latin.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to come from, originate from sth. The word comes from Latin.
((from sb.)) to come from sb. The idea came from him.
Similar Words
herkommen (to come from), kommen aus (to come from)
Etymology
From 'Stamm' (stem, trunk, tribe), referring to the 'root' or 'origin' of something.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'stem'. Just as a plant 'stems' from a root, something can 'stammen' from a source.