Engelska

original

gb/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəl/ us/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəl/
A2 Engelska
~ 1000
Betydelser
0 betydelser
adjective A2 property
1

First and not a copy

Made or done first, not copied from something else.

Användningsmönster: an original [idea/design/work]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'original' with 'origin' (the place or start of something).
Synonymer
authentic (Implies being real or genuine, not fake, but may not always mean 'first'.)
Antonymer
copy (Something reproduced from an original, not the first version.)
Ordkombinationer
original idea |original design |original work |original painting
Teman
art |creativity |daily life |core_vocabulary |arts_entertainment
Exempel
  • This is the original manuscript of the novel.
  • Her original design won the competition.
  • The painting is an original by Picasso.
Exempel för inlärare
  • This is the original photo.
  • I like your original idea.
  • He wrote an original story.
adjective B1 property
2

New and creative

New and different in a way that shows creativity.

Användningsmönster: an original [approach/solution/style]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may overuse 'original' for anything they like, even if it is common or copied.
Synonymer
innovative (Highlights the introduction of new methods or ideas, often in a practical context.)
Antonymer
conventional (Follows traditional ways rather than creating new ones.)
Ordkombinationer
original approach |original solution |original style
Teman
creativity |innovation |arts_entertainment |education |core_vocabulary
Exempel
  • She has a very original approach to teaching.
  • His work is always fresh and original.
  • We need an original solution to this problem.
Exempel för inlärare
  • This is an original way to cook pasta.
  • He made an original game.
  • She has an original style.
Substantiv A2 entity
3

First form or version

The first version of something before copies are made.

Användningsmönster: the original of [something]
Synonymer
prototype (Usually refers to a first working model of a product, not art or documents.)
Antonymer
reproduction (A copy of an artwork or document, not the first one.)
Ordkombinationer
the original document |the original painting |keep the original
Teman
art |documentation |arts_entertainment |technology |work
Exempel
  • The museum owns the original of that famous painting.
  • Please send me the original, not a photocopy.
  • He still has the original of his birth certificate.
Exempel för inlärare
  • I have the original paper.
  • This is the original photo.
  • We saw the original in the museum.
Substantiv B2 entity
4

Person with creative ideas

A person who thinks or acts in a new and different way.

Synonymer
individualist (Emphasizes independence in thought or behavior, not necessarily creativity.)
Antonymer
imitator (Someone who copies others instead of creating something new.)
Ordkombinationer
a real original
Teman
creativity |work |arts_entertainment
Exempel
  • She's a real original in the fashion world.
  • Only an original could come up with such an idea.
  • He was an original among his peers.
Exempel för inlärare
  • She is a real original.
  • He is an original in music.
  • My teacher is an original.
Grammatik
Grundform
original
IPA
GB/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəl/
US/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəl/
Stavelser och betoning
ori - gin - al (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (ori)
Ordformer
Adjective
  • Base: original
Noun
  • Base: original
  • Plural: originals
Ordfamilj
Forms
originals noun
Core family
origin noun B1 originally adverb B1 originality noun B2
Related words
originate verb B1
Negative and opposite forms
unoriginal adjective
Uttryck

in the original

1
/ˈɪn ðə ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəl/
fixed phrase

In its first language or form

In its first language or form, without change or translation.

Exempel
  • I prefer to read the book in the original.
  • We watched the movie in the original, without dubbing.

originally from

1
/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəli fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase

Born or coming from a place

Used to say where someone or something started or came from.

Exempel
  • She is originally from Brazil but now lives in Italy.
  • This wine is originally from France.

originally from

2
/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəli fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase

Born or created in a place

Used to say where someone was born or where something started.

Exempel
  • She is originally from Canada but now lives in Australia.
  • This recipe is originally from Italy.

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