No. 3,456 in Dutch
nakomelingen
Descendants or offspring.
In a sentence
De nakomelingen van de oude koning regeerden het koninkrijk wijs.
The descendants of the old king ruled the kingdom wisely.
Here, 'nakomelingen' means 'descendants' and refers to the offspring or successors of an individual, particularly within a royal or familial context.
Als onderdeel van hun missie beschermen ze de nakomelingen van bedreigde diersoorten.
As part of their mission, they protect the offspring of endangered species.
In this sentence, 'nakomelingen' refers to the young or progeny of animal species, emphasizing conservation efforts.
Mijn grootouders hebben vele nakomelingen, waaronder mijn ouders, ooms, en tantes.
My grandparents have many descendants, including my parents, uncles, and aunts.
Here, 'nakomelingen' is used to describe the extended family members stemming from one's ancestors, showing its application in a familial lineage context.
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