die Abstammungslinie
Translation
lineage, line of descent, ancestry, pedigree
Examples
Er erforscht seine Abstammungslinie.
He is researching his lineage.
Diese Hunderasse hat eine lange Abstammungslinie.
This dog breed has a long line of descent.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) lineage to research sb.'s lineage Er erforscht seine Abstammungslinie.
Similar Words
die Herkunft (origin), die Vorfahren (ancestors), der Stammbaum (family tree)
Etymology
Composed of 'Abstammung' (descent, origin) and 'Linie' (line). Literally a 'line of descent'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'line' (Linie) 'stemming from' (abstammen) your ancestors.