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ancestry in German

ancestry in German is Vorfahren, Ahnen, Vorväter — ancestry means the line of ancestors a person descends from; one's family origins or heritage.

ancestry in German

Vorfahren
noun
Birth to a noble or high-ranking family, or to someone of honorable descent.
Ahnen
noun
A series of ancestors; the people from whom one is descended.
Vorväter
noun
A series of ancestors; the people from whom one is descended.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ancestry" in German?

"ancestry" in German is Vorfahren, Ahnen, Vorväter. 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 German, "ancestry" is Vorfahren, Ahnen, Vorväter.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ancestry": Vorfahren, Ahnen, Vorväter.

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