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Vorfahren Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Vorfahren" is mainly used as verb meaning "to drive forward", "to pull up" or "to drive up". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Vorfahren"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: vorfahren
- Simple past: fuhr vor
- Participle: vorgefahren
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: feminine
- Singular: die Vorfahr
- Plural: die Vorfahren
Meanings of "Vorfahren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To drive a vehicle forward, to pull up"
"Vorfahren", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To move a vehicle forward, usually to approach a destination."
- Translation(s): to drive forward, to pull up, to drive up
- Synonym(s): fortbewegen, weiterfahren
- Antonym(s): zurückfahren, anhalten
- Related word(s): fahren, anfahren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er bat mich, mit dem Auto vorzufahren.
- Bitte vorfahren und an der Schranke warten.
- Sie können jetzt vorfahren und Ihr Gepäck abholen.
2.) "Ancestors or forefathers"
"Vorfahren", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Ancestors or forefathers of a person or family."
- Translation(s): ancestors, forefathers
- Synonym(s): Ahnen, Vorfahren
- Antonym(s): Nachkommen
- Related word(s): Familie, Abstammung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Meine Vorfahren stammen aus Bayern.
- Erforschen Sie Ihre Vorfahren mit diesem Stammbaum.
- Unsere Vorfahren lebten in schwierigen Zeiten.