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Vorfahre

ancestors

Meaning of Vorfahre

people from past generations

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DE[ˈfoːɐ̯ˌfaːʁə]
ancestors
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Vorfahre belongs to the topic "Family Relationships". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Vorfahreancestors
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Elternparents
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Kindchild
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Vorfahre synonyms

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Vorfahr
A neutral and very common word for a single ancestor; often used in genealogy and formal contexts.
Vorfahrin
The feminine form of “ancestor”; used when specifically referring to a female ancestor.
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Vorfahr

A neutral and very common word for a single ancestor; often used in genealogy and formal contexts.

B2Often
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Vorfahrin

The feminine form of “ancestor”; used when specifically referring to a female ancestor.

B2Rarely

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Vorfahre means ancestors. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Vorfahre

[ˈfoːɐ̯ˌfaːʁə]

Vorfahre translation

ancestors

Vorfahre transcription

[ˈfoːɐ̯ˌfaːʁə]

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Vorfahre meaning: what does it mean?

Menschen aus früheren Generationen der eigenen Familie

Vorfahre pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Vorfahre is pronounced as [ˈfoːɐ̯ˌfaːʁə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Vorfahre part of Family Relationships vocabulary?

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Is Vorfahre part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

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