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roots in German

roots in German is Ahnen, Anfänge, Wurzeln — roots means a person's family background, heritage, or place of origin.

roots in German

Ahnen
noun
Anfänge
noun
Wurzeln
noun

What does "roots" mean?

  1. noun A person's family background, heritage, or place of origin.
    "She traveled to Poland to reconnect with her roots."
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roots in a sentence

  • She traveled to Poland to reconnect with her roots.
  • Despite his fame, he never forgot his roots.

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What is "roots" in German?

"roots" in German is Ahnen, Anfänge, Wurzeln. roots means: A person's family background, heritage, or place of origin.

How do you use "roots" in a sentence?

Example: "She traveled to Poland to reconnect with her roots." In German, "roots" is Ahnen, Anfänge, Wurzeln.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "roots": Ahnen, Anfänge, Wurzeln.

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