ancestors
предки
people from past generations
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ancestors with Russian translation
ancestors usage examples
We visited the village where my ancestors were born.
Мы посетили деревню, где родились мои предки.
She honors her ancestors with a yearly ceremony.
Она чтит своих предков ежегодной церемонией.
ancestors synonyms
My ancestors lived in this village.
He respects his forebears and their traditions.
Our forefathers built the town long ago.
She is proud of her Irish ancestry.
They can trace their lineage back centuries.
предшественники — чаще о должностях или вещах, а не о семье
The new manager studied the work of his predecessors.
научное или формальное слово для прародителей
Scientists studied the progenitors of the species.
We drew our family tree on paper.
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Questions about this word
What does ancestors mean?
people from past generations
How do you pronounce ancestors?
ancestors is pronounced as /ən ˈænsɛstəz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is ancestors used in a sentence?
We visited the village where my ancestors were born. Translation: Мы посетили деревню, где родились мои предки.
Is ancestors part of Family Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, ancestors (предки) can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ancestors part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, ancestors (предки) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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