genealogy in German
genealogy in German is Abstammung, Genealogie, Ahnentafel — genealogy means a person's or family's line of descent traced back through their ancestors.
genealogy in German
Abstammung
(countable) The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree.
Genealogie
(countable) The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree.
Ahnentafel
(countable) A record or table of such descent; a family tree.
Genealogie
(uncountable) The study, and formal recording of such descents.
Ahnenforschung
(uncountable) The study, and formal recording of such descents.
What does "genealogy" mean?
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noun A person's or family's line of descent traced back through their ancestors.
"She discovered an interesting genealogy going back to a shipbuilder in the 1700s."
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noun A chart or record that maps out this ancestry, such as a family tree.
"The museum displayed a genealogy of the royal family stretching back ten generations."
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noun The study of family histories and lines of descent as a discipline.
"He took up genealogy as a hobby after retiring."
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genealogy in a sentence
- She discovered an interesting genealogy going back to a shipbuilder in the 1700s.
- Their genealogy includes settlers from three different countries.
- The museum displayed a genealogy of the royal family stretching back ten generations.
- Grandma keeps a handwritten genealogy in a binder, with every cousin listed by name.
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What is "genealogy" in German?
"genealogy" in German is Abstammung, Genealogie, Ahnentafel. genealogy means: A person's or family's line of descent traced back through their ancestors.
How do you use "genealogy" in a sentence?
Example: "She discovered an interesting genealogy going back to a shipbuilder in the 1700s." In German, "genealogy" is Abstammung, Genealogie, Ahnentafel.
Are there other ways to say "genealogy" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "genealogy": Abstammung, Genealogie, Ahnentafel, Ahnenforschung.
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