Meaning · adjective
original
- authentic, not a copy
- unusual, creative
In a sentence
Hai ancora il biglietto originale del concerto?
Do you still have the original concert ticket?
La sua idea è davvero originale e utile.
His idea is really original and useful.
Non mi piace quel cappello: è troppo originale.
I don't like that hat: it's too eccentric.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| originale | masculine · singular |
| originale | feminine · singular |
| originali | masculine · plural |
| originali | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For “new/innovative,” originale is common; for “brand-new,” use nuovo instead.
- To mean “authentic,” originale often contrasts with falso or copia: prodotto originale, documento originale.
- As a personality comment, originale can mean quirky or odd, sometimes mildly critical depending on tone.