clan in German
clan in German is Clan, Sippe — clan means a large group of related families claiming descent from a common ancestor.
clan in German
Clan
A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain.
Sippe
A traditional social group of families in the Scottish Highlands having a common hereditary chieftain.
What does "clan" mean?
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noun A large group of related families claiming descent from a common ancestor.
"The Scottish clan gathered for its annual reunion."
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noun Informally, any close-knit group bound by loyalty, such as an extended family or team.
"The whole clan showed up for Christmas dinner."
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clan in a sentence
- The Scottish clan gathered for its annual reunion.
- Different clans in the region have their own tartans.
- The whole clan showed up for Christmas dinner.
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What is "clan" in German?
"clan" in German is Clan, Sippe. clan means: A large group of related families claiming descent from a common ancestor.
How do you use "clan" in a sentence?
Example: "The Scottish clan gathered for its annual reunion." In German, "clan" is Clan, Sippe.
Are there other ways to say "clan" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "clan": Clan, Sippe.
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