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ancestry in Dutch

ancestry in Dutch is afstamming, voorouders — ancestry means the line of ancestors a person descends from; one's family origins or heritage.

ancestry in Dutch

afstamming
noun
Birth to a noble or high-ranking family, or to someone of honorable descent.
voorouders
noun
Birth to a noble or high-ranking family, or to someone of honorable descent.

What does "ancestry" mean?

  1. noun The line of ancestors a person descends from; one's family origins or heritage.
    "She discovered her ancestry included both Irish and Nigerian roots."

ancestry in a sentence

  • She discovered her ancestry included both Irish and Nigerian roots.
  • A DNA test can reveal a surprising amount about your ancestry.

Similar words in Dutch

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ancestry" in Dutch?

"ancestry" in Dutch is afstamming, voorouders. ancestry means: The line of ancestors a person descends from; one's family origins or heritage.

How do you use "ancestry" in a sentence?

Example: "She discovered her ancestry included both Irish and Nigerian roots." In Dutch, "ancestry" is afstamming, voorouders.

Are there other ways to say "ancestry" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "ancestry": afstamming, voorouders.

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