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Original

original

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dasOriginaln
Meaning of Original

the first or official version of a document

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German[oʁiɡiˈnaːl]
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersyuánjiàn
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Original belongs to the topic "Documents and Paperwork, Travel and Immigration Documents, Finance and Banking Documents, Healthcare and Insurance Documents, Housing and Utilities Documents, Security and Background Checks, Employment and HR Documents, Taxes and Government Forms, Legal Agreements and Compliance, Education and Credentials, Business and Invoicing Documents, Shipping and Customs Documents, Identity and Personal Details, Application Status and Appointments, Digital Files and Office Admin". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Original / Urtext / Erstfassung / Ausgangsversion / Vorlage / Originalität

U
🇩🇪German
Urtext

The original source text, especially in literature, religion, or translation studies.

A1Rarely
E
🇩🇪German
Erstfassung

The first draft or initial version of a document, before later revisions.

A1Often
A
🇩🇪German
Ausgangsversion

The starting version that later changes are based on, often in technical or work contexts.

A1Often
V
🇩🇪German
Vorlage

A model, template, or source document used to create another; not always the original itself, but often the basis for it.

A1Very Often
O
🇩🇪German
Originalität

Originality as a quality; it is not the original document itself, but the quality of being unique or creative.

A1Rarely
O
🇩🇪German
Originalton

The original audio track, meaning the sound in the original language without dubbing.

A1Often
O
🇩🇪German
Originalexemplar

The original copy or specimen, stressing that it is not a duplicate.

A1Often

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How to pronounce Original and what this word means

Original means original. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Original

[oʁiɡiˈnaːl]

Original translation

original

Original transcription

[oʁiɡiˈnaːl]

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Original meaning: what does it mean?

die erste oder offizielle Version eines Dokuments

Original pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Original is pronounced as [oʁiɡiˈnaːl]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Original part of Digital Files and Office Admin vocabulary?

Yes, Original can be learned in the Digital Files and Office Admin topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Original part of Application Status and Appointments vocabulary?

Yes, Original can be learned in the Application Status and Appointments topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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