descendant / derivative
der Abkömmling, die Abkömmlinge
Loading your saved state.
descendant
A person or living being descended from a particular person or group; an offspring or descendant.
Der Abkömmling der alten Adelsfamilie lebt heute in Berlin.
The descendant of the old noble family now lives in Berlin.
derivative
Something that has emerged from another substance, product, or system and resembles it in certain properties. The term is used especially in chemistry and technology.
Dieses Medikament ist ein synthetischer Abkömmling eines natürlich vorkommenden Wirkstoffs.
This medication is a synthetic derivative of a naturally occurring active ingredient.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Abkömmlinge |
| genitive | des Abkömmlings |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Abkömmling | die Abkömmlinge |
| accusative | den Abkömmling | die Abkömmlinge |
| dative | dem Abkömmling | den Abkömmlingen |
| genitive | des Abkömmlings | der Abkömmlinge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Abkömmling' (descendant / derivative) is often used with 'von' (from) and the dative. The phrase 'Abkömmling von …' (descendant / derivative of …) can refer to a person, a family, a substance, or a system.
Sie ist ein Abkömmling von Einwanderern aus Süddeutschland.
She is a descendant of immigrants from southern Germany.
Der neue Kunststoff ist ein Abkömmling von Erdöl.
The new plastic is a derivative of petroleum.
In the sense of a descendant person or living being, 'Abkömmling' (descendant) belongs more to elevated or written language. The word often appears in historical, family, or genealogical texts.
Die Abkömmlinge der Familie trafen sich zur Feier im Schloss.
The descendants of the family met at the castle for the celebration.
In the sense of a product or substance derived from something else, 'Abkömmling' (derivative) is used especially in chemistry, medicine, and technology. Typical combinations include 'synthetischer Abkömmling' (synthetic derivative), 'chemischer Abkömmling' (chemical derivative), and 'Abkömmling eines Wirkstoffs' (derivative of an active ingredient).
Acetylsalicylsäure ist ein chemischer Abkömmling der Salicylsäure.
Acetylsalicylic acid is a chemical derivative of salicylic acid.
