No. 1,746 in German
herkunft
Origin or ancestry.
In a sentence
Die Herkunft dieser antiken Vase ist unbekannt.
The origin of this antique vase is unknown.
In this sentence, 'Herkunft' refers to the origin or provenance of an object, emphasizing the source or history of its existence.
Die Herkunft der Wörter in einer Sprache verrät oft etwas über deren Geschichte.
The origin of words in a language often reveals something about their history.
Here, 'Herkunft' is used in the context of etymology, indicating the roots or historical background of linguistic elements.
Manchmal fragen Menschen nach meiner familiären Herkunft.
Sometimes people inquire about my familial origin.
In this sentence, 'Herkunft' describes personal or familial background, often relating to place of birth, ethnicity, and ancestry.
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