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kinship in German

kinship in German is Verwandtschaft, Verwandtschaftsbeziehung — kinship means the connection between people through blood, marriage, or adoption.

kinship in German

Verwandtschaft
noun
Relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption.
Verwandtschaft
noun
Relation or connection by nature or character.
Verwandtschaftsbeziehung
noun
Relation or connection by nature or character.

What does "kinship" mean?

  1. noun The connection between people through blood, marriage, or adoption.
    "The tribe's social structure is built entirely around kinship ties."
  2. noun A strong sense of closeness or shared identity with someone, even without a family connection.
    "The two veterans felt an instant kinship after realizing they'd served in the same unit."
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kinship in a sentence

  • The tribe's social structure is built entirely around kinship ties.
  • She traced her kinship with the family back three generations.
  • The two veterans felt an instant kinship after realizing they'd served in the same unit.

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What is "kinship" in German?

"kinship" in German is Verwandtschaft, Verwandtschaftsbeziehung. kinship means: The connection between people through blood, marriage, or adoption.

How do you use "kinship" in a sentence?

Example: "The tribe's social structure is built entirely around kinship ties." In German, "kinship" is Verwandtschaft, Verwandtschaftsbeziehung.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "kinship": Verwandtschaft, Verwandtschaftsbeziehung.

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