English–German
“descendant” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnaːxˌkɔmə/
Example
Die Nachkommen werden das Erbe gerecht aufteilen.
The descendants will divide the inheritance fairly.
How to say “descendant” in German
“Descendant” in German is Nachkomme.
A later family member who carries a family line forward through succeeding generations.
Example sentences with Nachkomme
Als letzter Nachkomme der Familie trug er die Verantwortung für das Familienarchiv.
As the family's last descendant, he was responsible for the family archive.
Tips for using Nachkomme
- Nachkomme is more formal than a specific word such as Sohn, Tochter, or Enkel and commonly appears in genealogical or written contexts.
Other German words for “descendant”
Die Sprösslinge der Familie wohnen in der Stadt.
The family's descendants live in the city.