Ursprung — origin, source, root in German
dernounUnleveled
Pronunciation
/ˈu:ɐ̯ʃprʊŋ/
Quick Facts
Gender
der
Plural
Ursprünge
Level
Unleveled
Frequency
57/100
Source Rank
#3,644
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Example Sentences
Geld ist der Ursprung allen Übels.
Money is the root of all evil.
Der Ursprung des Feuers ist unbekannt.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
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