Q&A: The term “family tree”…?
Question by Snowflake: The term “family tree”…?
Does the term “family tree” translate into other languages or is it strictly an English term? I am making a website that will be accessed by people other than English speakers, and want to use an image of a tree on the site to represent the family tree. Will this be understood as a symbol of genealogy, or will they just think it is a random picture of a tree?
I am specifically referring to Hungarians, Ukrainians, and Slovakians.
Thanks!
I DON’T need a translation of the term family tree…
I want to know if other languages/cultures would understand the picture of a tree representing genealogy (i.e. family tree). I know someone out there must understand what I’m talking about…
Best answer:
Answer by M. P
I think its just a saying.
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SPANISH:Harbol de Familia
You could try one of the free to use on line translation sites just to see how it appears in other languages.
Good luck with the site.
Just a suggestion – why don’t you use a simple pedigree chart instead? Not filled in; just a small picture of a three-generation chart. Seven horizontal lines, three vertical ones. Simple, clear, easy to draw. That is a universal symbol among genealogists, and most of the general public understands it, although some people may think you are a horse fancier instead.
Trees are prettier, but I would think you would want clarity over beauty.
How d’you do, I see you’ve met my faithful handyman
He’s just a little brought down because when you knocked
He thought you were the candyman.
Don’t get strung out by the way that I look,
Don’t judge a book by its cover
I’m not much of a man by the light of day,
But by night I’m one hell of a lover
I’m just a Sweet Transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania.
So let me show you around, maybe play you a sound
You look like you’re both pretty groovy
Or if you want something visual that’s not too abysmal
We could take in an old Steve Reeves movie.
I’m glad we caught you at home, could we use your phone?
We’re both in a bit of a hurry.
We’ll just say where we are, then go back to the car
We don’t want to be any worry.
So you got caught with a flat, well, how about that?
Well babies, don’t you panic.
By the light of the night when it all seems alright
I’ll get you a satanic mechanic.
I’m just a Sweet Transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania.
So why don’t you stay for the night? Or maybe a bite?
I could show you my favourite obsession.
I’ve been making a man with blond hair and a tan
And he’s good for relieving my tension
I’m just a Sweet Transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania.
So come up to the lab. And see what’s on the slab.
I see you shiver with antici… pation!
But maybe the rain isn’t really to blame
So I’ll remove the cause, but not the symptom.
Simple 3 direct-descendent generations are often shown using a tree. I would think it would be instantly recognizable throughout the world if the names are “attached.”
The “tree” concept is basically an old method of using a familair object that is roughly triangular” to illustrate a family’s heritage.
The “apex” or top of the tree would be used for the oldest set of ancestors…..while their descendents/offspring.tend to “branch out” as the tree widens near the bottom.
In actuality, a tree should be inverted to correctly illustrate a current generation, and all ancestors. If you consider we have 2 parent, 4 grandparents, 8 great-granparents, 16 great-great, and so on…….you can visualize the “inverted tree” concept.
Good Luck on you project !!