Original?

I think colloquially you would get away with it but I feel it really needs the extra word if it were written.

Thank you very much. What about 'read the original'? Does it make sense? Is it better to say, 'read the original version?'

That's a lot more understandable as 'the original' is usually an accepted noun meaning 'the original version'.

Thank you very much for your help.

teacherJapanWhen I want to use the phrase, 'read something in the original," do I have to add 'language?'

No, especially if your audience knows what you're talking about and which language the original is in. Nevertheless, if you are at all unsure, say "read it in the original German", "read it in the original Korean", "read it in the original Arabic", or wha

I see. Thank you very much for your detailed answer. I'll keep that in mind when I use the phrase.