in the original

phrase

: 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

During one scene, Einbinder — dressed in a replica of a black dress Gyllenhaal wore in the original film — acted out an explicit orgasm as described in the script, breaking character in the middle of the scene to double over laughing. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 29 July 2026

But Shuter reported that opposition by palace staff also played a key role in the original invitation being withdrawn. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

And including polycystic in the original name prompted physicians to focus on the cystic presentation of the condition even when patients experienced the metabolic and fertility issues linked with PMOS. — Anissa Durham, STAT, 28 July 2026

Framework is offering Laptop 13 Pro parts in the original aluminum finish, but they are primarily intended for original Framework Laptop owners who are buying upgrades. — ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026