Descendants - translation, pronunciation and examples
descendants
people from future generations
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Будущие потомки увидят эти фотографии в архиве.
Только прямые потомки могут претендовать на эту медаль.
descendants usage examples
Будущие потомки увидят эти фотографии в архиве.
Future descendants will see these photos in the archive.
Только прямые потомки могут претендовать на эту медаль.
Only direct descendants can claim the medal.
Similar words
General neutral term for people who come from a particular ancestor; can refer to any later generations.
Usually refers specifically to a person's immediate children (not grandchildren or later generations).
An older/legal term for descendants (often used in wills and legal documents); can mean children or broader descendants.
Specifically those entitled to inherit property or titles; legal emphasis. Heirs can be descendants but may include others (spouses, appointed persons).
Refers collectively to future generations; often used in formal or rhetorical contexts (e.g., 'for posterity').
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descendants synonyms
What's the difference between descendants / children / issue / heirs / posterity / scion
General neutral term for people who come from a particular ancestor; can refer to any later generations.
They are the descendants of a famous explorer.
Они — потомки знаменитого путешественника.
Usually refers specifically to a person's immediate children (not grandchildren or later generations).
She has three children.
У неё трое детей.
An older/legal term for descendants (often used in wills and legal documents); can mean children or broader descendants.
The property was to pass to his issue.
Имущество должно было перейти его потомкам.
Specifically those entitled to inherit property or titles; legal emphasis. Heirs can be descendants but may include others (spouses, appointed persons).
The estate was divided among the heirs.
Имущество было разделено между наследниками.
Refers collectively to future generations; often used in formal or rhetorical contexts (e.g., 'for posterity').
We must protect the environment for posterity.
Мы должны сохранять окружающую среду для будущих поколений.
A descendant, especially of a notable, wealthy, or influential family; often used in literary or journalistic contexts.
He is the scion of a political dynasty.
Он — потомок политической династии.
Emphasizes genetic or biological descent and familial continuity; can be used literally or figuratively (e.g., maintaining a family bloodline).
They pride themselves on the purity of their bloodline.
Они гордятся чистотой своей кровной линии.
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descendants translation: потомки. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce descendants
/ə dɪˈsɛndənts/
descendants translation
потомки
descendants examples
Future descendants will see these photos in the archive.
descendants transcription
/ə dɪˈsɛndənts/, /dɪˈsɛndənts/
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descendants meaning: what does it mean?
people from future generations
descendants pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
descendants is pronounced as /ə dɪˈsɛndənts/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
descendants definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Future descendants will see these photos in the archive. Translation: Будущие потомки увидят эти фотографии в архиве.
Is descendants part of Family Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, descendants (потомки) can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is descendants part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, descendants (потомки) 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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