in the original

idiom

: in the language used by the original writer

We read Homer in the original, not in translation.

Examples of in the original in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On Saturday, actors Heather Donahue, Michael Williams, and Joshua Leonard released a joint statement to Lionsgate asking for retroactive and future residual payments for their roles in the original film. —Justin Carter / Gizmodo, Quartz, 21 Apr. 2024

Anderson will be love interest, akin to the role played in the original by Priscilla Presley, with a mix of sexiness and goofiness. —Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024

Douglas’ Oscar-winning performance in the original is legendary, and his presence props up the so-so sequel. —Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024

Choose from 12 rooms in the original inn, which dates to 1894 and houses the pub and restaurant, or the five rooms of the Perkins House, located next door. —Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024

Her administration canceled the development agreement and then took Miami Wilds to court to formalize the termination after the project missed year-end construction deadlines mandated in the original 2022 agreement. —Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024

Mescal's Lucius is shirtless and very fit, fighting in the arena, which looks more run down than in the original film. —Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2024

The benchmark was set at three hours and 47 minutes in the original COPA agreement. —Brett Kelman and Samantha Liss, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024

Track officials revealed their recent discovery, which was made after operations staff noticed cracks in the original concrete in Section N. —Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 28 Mar. 2024