forebear

ˈfɔːrbɛər
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Translation of forebear into German

Noun

ancestor

Dated
person from whom you are descended
Dated
Vorfahre mUrahn mAhne
  • My forebear fought in the civil war.Mein Vorfahre kämpfte im Bürgerkrieg.
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Synonyms and analogies of forebear in English

Examples of forebear in a sentence

  • They traced their lineage back to a royal forebear.

Translations of "forebear" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derVorfahrenm.

The old photographs provide a glimpse into the life of our forebear.

Die alten Fotografien geben einen Einblick in das Leben unseres Vorfahren.

derUrahnnm.

If it ever existed, such a protocell was the forebear of all living cells.

Wenn sie existiert hat, war solch eine Protozelle Urahn aller lebenden Zellen.

derVorgängernm.

Visually speaking, Rolf Benz 50 draws on its legendary forebear.

Rolf Benz 50 orientiert sich optisch an seinem legendären Vorgänger.

Verb
unterlassenv.

If you love your own soul, can you then forebear laying hold on so happy an opportunity?

Kannst du es denn unterlassen, von solch einer glücklichen Gelegenheit Besitz zu ergreifen, wenn du deine Seele liebst?

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forebear: Examples and translations in context

The diary of my forebear details their journey through hardships and triumphs.

Das Tagebuch meines Vorfahren beschreibt ihre Reise durch Widrigkeiten und Triumphe.

Paintings in the living room remind us of our talented forebear's legacy.

Gemälde im Wohnzimmer erinnern uns an das Erbe unseres talentierten Vorfahren.

Our forebear's bravery during difficult times inspires us to be strong today.

Der Mut unseres Vorfahren in schwierigen Zeiten inspiriert uns, heute stark zu sein.

I found a book that mentioned my forebear's contributions to local history.

Ich fand ein Buch, das die Beiträge meines Vorfahren zur lokalen Geschichte erwähnte.

My forebear was a renowned artist, influencing generations of creatives in our family.

Mein Vorfahr war ein renommierter Künstler und beeinflusste Generationen von Kreativen in unserer Familie.

Each holiday, we honor the traditions passed down by our beloved forebear.

Jedes Fest ehren wir die Traditionen, die uns unser geliebter Vorfahr hinterlassen hat.

During the celebration, we remembered our forebear who fought for justice.

Während der Feier erinnerten wir uns an unseren Vorfahren, der für Gerechtigkeit kämpfte.

Tracing my family tree revealed an intriguing story about a brave forebear.

Die Erforschung meines Stammbaums enthüllte eine faszinierende Geschichte über einen mutigen Vorfahren.

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