предки
ancestors
people from past generations
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предки with German translation
предки usage examples
Unsere Vorfahren kamen vor hundert Jahren hierher.
Наши предки приехали сюда сто лет назад.
Er erforscht die Geschichte seiner Vorfahren.
Он изучает историю своих предков.
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предки belongs to the topic "Family Relationships". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
предки synonyms
What's the difference between предки / родственники / предшественники / прародители / пращуры / праотцы
Not the same: all family members connected by blood or marriage, not just ancestors.
Those who came earlier in a role, position, or time; not necessarily relatives.
Bookish word for very early ancestors, often in genealogy or history.
An old-fashioned or elevated word for very distant ancestors.
Bookish word, often for the founding ancestors of a family, people, or religion.
People from whom a family, line, or tradition started; emphasis on being the founders of a lineage.
Very distant, ancient ancestors; used mostly in historical or scholarly contexts.
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How to pronounce предки and what this word means
предки means ancestors. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce предки
[ˈprʲedkʲi]
предки translation
ancestors
предки examples
Unsere Vorfahren kamen vor hundert Jahren hierher.
предки transcription
[ˈprʲedkʲi], энсэстэрз
Questions about this word
предки meaning: what does it mean?
люди из предыдущих поколений вашей семьи
предки pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
предки is pronounced as [ˈprʲedkʲi]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
предки definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Unsere Vorfahren kamen vor hundert Jahren hierher. Translation: Наши предки приехали сюда сто лет назад.
Is предки part of Family Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, предки (ancestors) can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is предки part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, предки (ancestors) 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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