how to pronounce original

/oʁiɡiˈnaːl/

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original is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of original in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… was anders war als beim original und mir …”

meanings of original

noun:

A unique and interesting individual.
Original.
Character; original (one who is charismatic and funny, especially in a way considered typical of a region or a social group).
Eccentric; zany person.

adjective:

Original.

original frequency in german - B1 level of CEFR

the word original occurs in german on average 35.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.