No. 3,366 in Dutch
komaf
"Komaf" means "origin" or "background," often referring to someone's ancestry or social background.
In a sentence
Hij is van eenvoudige komaf.
He is of humble origin.
In this sentence, 'komaf' refers to a person's origin or background.
We bespreken de komaf van deze traditie.
We are discussing the origin of this tradition.
Here, 'komaf' is used to indicate the source or origin of a tradition.
Van welke komaf is jouw familienaam?
What is the origin of your family name?
In this example, 'komaf' denotes the origin or history of a surname.
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