Translation of "ancestor" to German

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Dictionary translations for "ancestor"

ancestor [ˈænsɪstə] noun

pl. ancestors

der Vorfahr m (man)

All humans on Earth are descended from a common ancestor.

Alle Menschen auf der Erde stammen von einem gemeinsamen Vorfahren ab.

der Vorbesitzer m (man)

Phrases with "ancestor" (1)

common ancestor - gemeinsame Ahne

Contexts with "ancestor"

All humans on Earth are descended from a common ancestor. Alle Menschen auf der Erde stammen von einem gemeinsamen Vorfahren ab.

We did not evolve from monkeys. We share a common ancestor. Wir haben uns nicht aus Affen entwickelt. Wir haben nur einen gemeinsamen Vorfahren mit ihnen.

Don't be ridiculous! We are not descended from apes, we only have a common ancestor. Mach dich nicht lächerlich! Wir stammen nicht vom Affen ab, wir haben nur einen gemeinsamen Vorfahren.

Where are your ancestors from? Woher sind deine Vorfahren?

Tom's ancestors came from Africa. Toms Vorfahren kamen aus Afrika.

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