avkommorna
Avkommorna is a Swedish noun meaning the offspring or descendants of a person or group. It functions as the definite plural form of avkomma; the indefinite singular is avkomma, the definite singular avkomman, the indefinite plural avkommor, and the definite plural avkommorna. The term is common in genealogical, historical, and literary contexts to refer to the descendants, lineages, or progeny of an individual or family.
Etymology: The word derives from av- meaning “from” and komma meaning “to come,” literally indicating those who
Usage: In contemporary Swedish, avkommorna appears most often in formal prose, genealogies, and sagas. In everyday
See also: avkomma; ättling; släkt; härstamning.
References: Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL) entry for avkomma.