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No. 7,882 in German

herkünfte

"Herkünfte" means "origins" or "backgrounds" in English.

In a sentence

  • Die unterschiedlichen Herkünfte der Schüler machen den Unterricht interessanter.

    The diverse origins of the students make the lessons more interesting.

    The word 'Herkünfte' is used to signify personal origins or backgrounds, commonly in cultural or geographical contexts.

  • Die Herkünfte dieser Ideen lassen sich bis ins Mittelalter zurückverfolgen.

    The origins of these ideas can be traced back to the Middle Ages.

    Here, 'Herkünfte' refers to the origins or sources of ideas, demonstrating its use in abstract contexts.

  • Die Herkünfte von Lebensmitteln sind oft entscheidend für ihre Qualität.

    The origins of food items are often crucial for their quality.

    In this sentence, 'Herkünfte' is used to describe the origins or sources of tangible objects, specifically food products.

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