This is the 15444th most frequent Russian word.
предков
"Предков" means "ancestors" in English.
Here, 'предков' refers to 'ancestors', indicating people from earlier generations of one's lineage.
Мы должны уважать знания и мудрость наших предков.
We must respect the knowledge and wisdom of our ancestors.
In this sentence, 'предков' is used to refer to the ancestral community or heritage of the local inhabitants.
Это место восходит к временам предков местных жителей.
This place dates back to the times of the ancestors of the local inhabitants.
Here, 'предков' conveys historical or cultural lineage, emphasizing the preservation of ancestors' stories.