der Nachfahre
Translation
descendant, successor
Examples
Er ist ein direkter Nachfahre des Königs.
He is a direct descendant of the king.
Die Nachfahren der Einwanderer leben heute hier.
The descendants of the immigrants live here today.
Grammar Patterns
a descendant ((of sb.)) a descendant of someone He is a descendant of a famous poet.
Similar Words
Synonym: Nachkomme (descendant); Antonym: Vorfahre (ancestor)
Etymology
From 'Nach-' (after) + 'fahren' (to travel, to go). It refers to someone who 'travels after' in time.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'traveling' (fahren) 'after' (Nach) their ancestors on the path of life. This helps to remember the meaning 'descendant'.