Originate in Meaning in English
expression
ɝˈɪdʒəˌneɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
ur-IJ-uh-nayt IN
əɹˈɪdʒɪnˌeɪt/ /ˈɪn
uh-RIJ-in-ayt IN
Definition
To begin, develop, or come from a particular place, source, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal, academic, or scientific contexts to describe the starting point or source of things (e.g., customs, products, ideas). Often followed by a place, time, or concept: 'originate in Asia', 'originate in the 19th century'. Not used for people directly—use 'come from' instead.
Spanish: originarse enPortuguese (BR): originar-se emPortuguese (PT): originar-se emChinese (Simplified): 起源于Chinese (Traditional): 起源於Hindi: से उत्पन्न होनाArabic: ينشأ فيBengali: উৎপত্তি হওয়া - সূত্রপাত হওয়া - উদ্ভব হওয়াRussian: происходить из - брать начало вJapanese: 〜に由来する - 〜から発生するVietnamese: bắt nguồn từ - xuất phát từKorean: ~에서 유래하다 - ~에서 비롯되다Turkish: -den/dan kaynaklanmak - -den/dan ortaya çıkmakUrdu: سے شروع ہونا - سے وجود میں آناIndonesian: bắt nguồn từ - xuất phát từ
Example Sentences
Many modern sports originate in England.
basic
This festival originates in ancient traditions.
basic
The word 'chocolate' originates in the Aztec language.
basic
Many of the world's major religions originated in Asia.
natural
That tradition actually originates in medieval times.
natural
The idea for smartphones originated in science fiction long before they existed.
natural