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
Birth to a noble or high-ranking family, or to someone of honorable descent.
Ahnen
A series of ancestors; the people from whom one is descended.
Vorväter
A series of ancestors; the people from whom one is descended.
What does "ancestry" mean?
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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."
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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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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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