No. 15,444 in Russian
предков
"Предков" means "ancestors" in English.
In a sentence
Мы должны уважать знания и мудрость наших предков.
We must respect the knowledge and wisdom of our ancestors.
Here, 'предков' refers to 'ancestors', indicating people from earlier generations of one's lineage.
Это место восходит к временам предков местных жителей.
This place dates back to the times of the ancestors of the local inhabitants.
In this sentence, 'предков' is used to refer to the ancestral community or heritage of the local inhabitants.
История предков часто передаётся через сказания и легенды.
The history of the ancestors is often transmitted through tales and legends.
Here, 'предков' conveys historical or cultural lineage, emphasizing the preservation of ancestors' stories.
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