Wortherkunft

dieNoun

etymology

English translations

  1. 01

    etymology

Word details

German meaning
Die Herkunft und Entstehungsgeschichte eines Wortes.
English meaning
Etymology
Synonym
Etymologie, Wortursprung
German example
Die Wortherkunft des Wortes 'Computer' ist sehr interessant.
English example
The etymology of the word 'computer' is very interesting.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Wortherkunft
Plural Form
die Wortherkünfte

Example sentences with “Wortherkunft”

  1. Die Wortherkunft ist oft faszinierend. (Etymology is often fascinating.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it feminine?

Yes, it is feminine (die Wortherkunft).