pedigree in Finnish
pedigree in Finnish is kantakirja, sukutaulu, sukuhistoria — pedigree means a record of an animal's or person's ancestry, especially one showing distinguished breeding.
pedigree in Finnish
kantakirja
A chart, list, or record of ancestors, to show breeding, especially distinguished breeding. [from 15th c.]
sukutaulu
A chart, list, or record of ancestors, to show breeding, especially distinguished breeding. [from 15th c.]
sukuhistoria
A person's ancestral history; ancestry, lineage. [from 15th c.]
puhdasrotuisuus
(uncountable) Good breeding or ancestry. [from 15th c.]
What does "pedigree" mean?
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noun A record of an animal's or person's ancestry, especially one showing distinguished breeding.
"The breeder showed us the puppy's pedigree going back four generations."
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noun A person's background or history of achievement, especially an impressive one.
"With her academic pedigree, she was the obvious choice for the role."
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adj Having documented ancestry; purebred.
"They only breed pedigree dogs at that kennel."
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pedigree in a sentence
- The breeder showed us the puppy's pedigree going back four generations.
- The horse's pedigree shows that its parents and grandparents were all champion racers.
- With her academic pedigree, she was the obvious choice for the role.
- With his pedigree as a successful engineer, the startup was glad to hire him.
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What is "pedigree" in Finnish?
"pedigree" in Finnish is kantakirja, sukutaulu, sukuhistoria. pedigree means: A record of an animal's or person's ancestry, especially one showing distinguished breeding.
How do you use "pedigree" in a sentence?
Example: "The breeder showed us the puppy's pedigree going back four generations." In Finnish, "pedigree" is kantakirja, sukutaulu, sukuhistoria.
Are there other ways to say "pedigree" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "pedigree": kantakirja, sukutaulu, sukuhistoria, puhdasrotuisuus.
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