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forefather in German

forefather in German is Vorfahre — forefather means a member of your family who lived a long time before you.

forefather in German

Vorfahre

noun

An ancestor.

What does "forefather" mean?

noun A member of your family who lived a long time before you.
noun A person seen as the founder of an idea, tradition, or movement.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Similar words in German

father sire

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I IS that for you IT

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What is "forefather" in German?

"forefather" in German is Vorfahre. forefather means: A member of your family who lived a long time before you.

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