Vorfahr — ancestor, forefather in German
dernounUnleveled
Pronunciation
/ˈfo:ɐ̯fa:ɐ̯/
Quick Facts
Gender
der
Plural
Vorfahren
Level
Unleveled
Frequency
51/100
Source Rank
#9,999
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Example Sentences
Woher sind deine Vorfahren?
Where are your ancestors from?
Meine Vorfahren hofften, politisches Asyl zu bekommen.
My ancestors hoped to find political asylum.
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concept, idea, term
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enterprise, company, business, firm
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way, manner
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die Regierung
rule, government
NounSame word class#427
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