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Ahnen — meaning in English

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English meaning

ancestry noun The line of ancestors a person descends from; one's family origins or heritage.
roots noun A person's family background, heritage, or place of origin.

Senses

Ahnen is used for these senses in English:

ancestry A series of ancestors; the people from whom one is descended.
forebode To predict a future event; to hint at something that will happen (especially as a literary device).

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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”.

Related German words

Vorfahren Vorväter voraussehen Anfänge Wurzeln