Ursprung Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ursprung" is used as noun with the meaning of "origin", "source" or "beginning".

Essential properties of "Ursprung"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Ursprung
  • Plural: die Ursprünge

Meanings of "Ursprung" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Starting point, beginning, origin, or provenance of something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Ursprung dieser Tradition liegt im Mittelalter.The origin of this tradition lies in the Middle Ages.
  2. Wir müssen den Ursprung des Problems finden.We must find the origin of the problem.
  3. Der Ursprung des Universums ist noch immer ein Rätsel.The origin of the universe is still a mystery.

2.) "Geographical origin or source, especially of a river"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Ursprung des Nils liegt in Zentralafrika.The source of the Nile is in Central Africa.
  2. Wir wanderten bis zum Ursprung des Baches.We hiked to the source of the stream.
  3. Der genaue Ursprung des Flusses ist umstritten.The exact source of the river is disputed.
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