How do you use "origin" in a sentence?

The word has its origin in ancient Greek. Please state your country of origin. What's the origin of this custom?

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Q: What does "origin" mean?

The beginning or source of something Origin refers to the beginning or source of something, or where someone or something comes from. 'Country of origin' indicates where a product was made. The adjective 'original' means first or earliest, while 'originally' is the adverb.

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Meaning: The beginning or source of something

起源，来源，出身

origen, procedencia, principio

起源、出身、由来

기원, 출신, 유래

Origin refers to the beginning or source of something, or where someone or something comes from. 'Country of origin' indicates where a product was made. The adjective 'original' means first or earliest, while 'originally' is the adverb.

origin指某事的开始或来源，或某人或某物来自哪里。「原产国」表示产品的生产地。形容词「original」意为最初的或最早的，而「originally」是副词。

Origin se refiere al comienzo o fuente de algo, o de dónde viene alguien o algo. «Country of origin» indica dónde se fabricó un producto. El adjetivo «original» significa primero o más temprano, mientras que «originally» es el adverbio.

originは、何かの始まりまたは源泉、または誰かまたは何かがどこから来たかを指します。「原産国」は製品がどこで作られたかを示します。形容詞の「original」は最初のまたは最も早いを意味し、「originally」は副詞です。

origin은 어떤 것의 시작이나 근원, 또는 누군가나 무언가가 어디에서 왔는지를 가리킵니다. 'country of origin(원산지)'은 제품이 만들어진 곳을 나타냅니다. 형용사 'original'은 최초의 또는 가장 이른이라는 뜻이며, 'originally'는 그 부사형입니다.

Examples

The word has its origin in ancient Greek.
这个词起源于古希腊语。
La palabra tiene su origen en el griego antiguo.
その言葉は古代ギリシャ語に起源があります。
그 단어는 고대 그리스어에 기원을 두고 있습니다.
Please state your country of origin.
请注明您的原籍国。
Por favor indique su país de origen.
出身国を記入してください。
출신 국가를 기재해 주십시오.
What's the origin of this custom?
这个习俗的起源是什么？
¿Cuál es el origen de esta costumbre?
この習慣の起源は何ですか？
이 관습의 기원은 무엇인가요?

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'originem' meaning 'beginning, source, birth', from 'oriri' (to rise, arise), from Proto-Indo-European 'er-' (to set in motion). Related to 'orient' (the rising sun in the east) and 'original'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Latin 'origo' meaning 'rise, beginning, source,' from 'oriri' (to rise). Related words include 'orient' (originally meaning the east, where the sun rises) and 'abortion' (from a prevented rising/birth).