heir in Finnish
heir in Finnish is perillinen, perijä, kruununperillinen — heir means a person legally entitled to inherit someone's property, money, or title after they die.
heir in Finnish
perillinen
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
perijä
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
perillinen
One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.
kruununperillinen
One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.
vallanperijä
One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.
manttelinperijä
A successor in a role, representing continuity with the predecessor.
seuraaja
A successor in a role, representing continuity with the predecessor.
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 Finnish
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Frequently asked questions
What is "heir" in Finnish?
"heir" in Finnish is perillinen, perijä, kruununperillinen. 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 Finnish, "heir" is perillinen, perijä, kruununperillinen.
Are there other ways to say "heir" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "heir": perillinen, perijä, kruununperillinen, vallanperijä, manttelinperijä, seuraaja.
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