Stammvater

derNoun

progenitor; forefather

English translations

  1. 01

    forefather

  2. 02

    progenitor

  3. 03

    ancestor

Word details

German meaning
Der älteste männliche Vorfahre einer Familie oder eines Geschlechts.
English meaning
Progenitor
Synonym
Urahn, Ahnherr
German example
Er gilt als der Stammvater der Familie.
English example
He is considered the progenitor of the family.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Stammvater
Plural Form
die Stammväter

Related words

Example sentences with “Stammvater”

  1. Er ist der Stammvater der Dynastie. (He is the progenitor of the dynasty.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Stammvater' different from 'Urvater'?

They are very similar, both referring to an original ancestor, but 'Stammvater' strongly emphasizes the lineage/tribe aspect.