orihinal
orihínal with stress marks
original; not a copy
Usage Note
Orihinal is from Spanish 'original' and functions both as an adjective meaning not a copy and as a noun for the master document or artwork itself. It also carries the extended sense of creative or novel when describing ideas or people, making it a versatile word across legal, artistic, and everyday contexts.
Examples
" Orihinal ba ang bag na ito? "
Natural Translation
Is this bag original?
Literal Translation
Original question the bag this?
" Nawawala ang orihinal na kopya ng kontrata. "
Natural Translation
The original copy of the contract is missing.
Literal Translation
Missing the original copy of contract.
" Bagama't mas mura ang peke, mas pinili niyang bilhin ang orihinal dahil mas matibay ito at panghabambuhay. "
Natural Translation
Although the fake is cheaper, he/she chose to buy the original because it is more durable and lasts a lifetime.
Literal Translation
Although more cheap the fake, more chose his/her to-buy the original because more durable this and lifetime.
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