die Abstammung, -en
descent · lineage
Es beschreibt, von welchen Vorfahren oder Familien jemand kommt.
The German word "Abstammung" is a noun meaning "descent," "origin," or "lineage." It is made up of the verb "stammen" which means "to originate" or "to come from," combined with the prefix "ab-" which here emphasizes the notion of derivation or coming from.
Similar words:
- Herkunft (origin, background)
- Genealogie (genealogy)
- Ursprung (origin, source)
Differences:
- Abstammung specifically refers to biological or genealogical descent (family lineage).
- Herkunft is broader, referring to origin in general (place, background).
- Genealogie focuses more on the study and documentation of lineage.
- Ursprung relates generally to the source or beginning, not necessarily related to people.
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Examples
Ihre Abstammung ist unbekannt.noun
Her descent is unknown.
Die Abstammung des Pferdes ist edel.noun
The horse's lineage is noble.
Die Abstammung spielt in manchen Kulturen eine wichtige Rolle.noun
Descent plays an important role in some cultures.
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