No. 3,415 in Russian
предки
"Ancestors."
In a sentence
Мои предки прибыли из Сибири.
My ancestors came from Siberia.
Here, 'предки' is used to refer to ancestors, representing family members from past generations.
Предки человека жили сотни тысяч лет назад.
Human ancestors lived hundreds of thousands of years ago.
In this sentence, 'предки' describes the predecessors of human civilization, showcasing historical lineage.
Разговоры о предках интересуют многих людей.
Conversations about ancestors interest many people.
The use of 'предки' designates the topic of ancestry or genealogical discussions.
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