Abkömmling

descendant

noun AP-koeml-ing Rare

Also means

offspring

Usage Note

Abkömmling is a somewhat formal or literary word for a person descended from another. In legal German it is used in inheritance law: Abkömmlinge are children, grandchildren, and further direct descendants who are entitled heirs (Pflichtteilsberechtigte).

Examples

"Die Abkömmlinge des Gründers halten noch immer Anteile am Unternehmen."

Natural Translation

The founder's descendants still hold shares in the company.

Literal Translation

The descendants of the founder hold still shares at the company.

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