Original

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German

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /oʁiɡiˈnaːl/; (colloquial) IPA(key): /ɔʁɡiˈnaːl/
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  • Rhymes: -aːl

Noun

Original n (strong, genitive Originals, plural Originale)

  1. original
  2. a unique and interesting individual
    1. character; original (one who is charismatic and funny, especially in a way considered typical of a region or a social group)
      ein kölsches Original
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    2. eccentric; zany person
      Synonym: Kauz

Declension

Declension of Original
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Original die Originale
genitive eines des Originals der Originale
dative einem dem Original den Originalen
accusative ein das Original die Originale

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