Ursprünglich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ursprünglich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "original", "initial" or "primitive". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "ursprünglich"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Ursprünglich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Original, initial, or primitive; existing from the beginning or belonging to the origin of something."
Translation(s): original, initial, primitive, primary
Synonym(s): anfänglich, originär, primär
Antonym(s): verändert, modifiziert
Related word(s): Ursprung, ursprungshaft, urwüchsig

📝 Some usage examples:

Der ursprüngliche Plan wurde aufgrund unvorhergesehener Umstände geändert.The original plan was changed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Das Gebäude hat seinen ursprünglichen Charme bewahrt.The building has retained its original charm.
Die ursprüngliche Bedeutung des Wortes ist heute kaum noch bekannt.The original meaning of the word is hardly known today.

"Ursprünglich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "Originally, at first, initially; indicates the initial state or intention of something."
Translation(s): originally, initially, at first, primarily
Synonym(s): anfangs, zunächst, anfänglich
Antonym(s): verändert, modifiziert
Related word(s): ursprünglich, von Anfang an

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wollte ursprünglich Arzt werden, entschied sich dann aber für eine Karriere als Lehrer.He originally wanted to become a doctor, but then decided on a career as a teacher.
Das Projekt war ursprünglich für sechs Monate geplant.The project was originally planned for six months.
Ursprünglich stammt diese Tradition aus dem Mittelalter.Originally, this tradition dates back to the Middle Ages.