Ursprung

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German ursprunc, from Old High German ursprung. By surface analysis, ur- +‎ Sprung. Compare Dutch oorsprong.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈuːɐ̯ʃpʁʊŋ/, [ˈʔuːɐ̯ʃpʁʊŋ]
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Noun[edit]

Ursprung m (strong, genitive Ursprunges or Ursprungs, plural Ursprünge)

  1. origin
    Synonym: Herkunft
    Viele Volkstrachten haben ihren Ursprung in dieser Zeit.
    Many national costumes have their origin in these times..

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