heir in Dutch
heir in Dutch is erfgenaam, erfgename, opvolger — heir means a person legally entitled to inherit someone's property, money, or title after they die.
heir in Dutch
erfgenaam
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
erfgename
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
opvolger
opvolgster
What does "heir" mean?
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noun A person legally entitled to inherit someone's property, money, or title after they die.
"As the eldest son, he was the heir to the family estate."
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noun Someone regarded as continuing or succeeding a predecessor's legacy in a non-legal sense.
"The young director is seen as the heir to the studio's golden age of filmmaking."
heir in a sentence
- As the eldest son, he was the heir to the family estate.
- She's the sole heir to a shipping fortune.
- The young director is seen as the heir to the studio's golden age of filmmaking.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "heir" in Dutch?
"heir" in Dutch is erfgenaam, erfgename, opvolger. heir means: A person legally entitled to inherit someone's property, money, or title after they die.
How do you use "heir" in a sentence?
Example: "As the eldest son, he was the heir to the family estate." In Dutch, "heir" is erfgenaam, erfgename, opvolger.
Are there other ways to say "heir" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "heir": erfgenaam, erfgename, opvolger, opvolgster.
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