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genealogy in Danish

genealogy in Danish is slægtsforskning, genealogi — genealogy means a person's or family's line of descent traced back through their ancestors.

genealogy in Danish

slægtsforskning
noun
(countable) The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree.
genealogi
noun
(countable) The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree.
genealogi
noun
(uncountable) The study, and formal recording of such descents.
slægtsforskning
noun
(uncountable) The study, and formal recording of such descents.

What does "genealogy" mean?

  1. noun A person's or family's line of descent traced back through their ancestors.
    "She discovered an interesting genealogy going back to a shipbuilder in the 1700s."
  2. noun A chart or record that maps out this ancestry, such as a family tree.
    "The museum displayed a genealogy of the royal family stretching back ten generations."
  3. noun The study of family histories and lines of descent as a discipline.
    "He took up genealogy as a hobby after retiring."
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genealogy in a sentence

  • She discovered an interesting genealogy going back to a shipbuilder in the 1700s.
  • Their genealogy includes settlers from three different countries.
  • The museum displayed a genealogy of the royal family stretching back ten generations.
  • He took up genealogy as a hobby after retiring.

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What is "genealogy" in Danish?

"genealogy" in Danish is slægtsforskning, genealogi. genealogy means: A person's or family's line of descent traced back through their ancestors.

How do you use "genealogy" in a sentence?

Example: "She discovered an interesting genealogy going back to a shipbuilder in the 1700s." In Danish, "genealogy" is slægtsforskning, genealogi.

Are there other ways to say "genealogy" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "genealogy": slægtsforskning, genealogi.

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