source, origin, roots ☊ 
起源 → ☊ 
nguồn gốc 
root like: Nguồn gốc → →
die Herkunft ☊ 
nguồn gốc ☊ 
☊ die Abstammung (der Person) ☊ dòng dõi, nguồn gốc ☊ ☊ The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. ☊ debate ☊
The word 'politics' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'city'. ☊ derive from sth, be derived from sth ☊
explain sth (to sb): scientific findings that help explain the origins of the universe ☊ explain ☊
theories about the origins of language ☊ language ☊
the origins of life on earth ☊ origin ☊
Most coughs are viral in origin (= caused by a virus). ☊ origin ☊
The origin of the word remains obscure. ☊ origin ☊
This particular custom has its origins in Wales. ☊ origin ☊
She has risen from humble origins to immense wealth. ☊ origin ☊
children of various ethnic origins ☊ origin ☊
people of German origin ☊ origin ☊
I'm proud of my Italian roots. ☊ root ☊