bequest in German
bequest in German is Testament, Erbschaft, vererben — bequest means property or money left to someone in a will.
bequest in German
Testament
The transfer of property upon the owner's death according to the will of the deceased.
Erbschaft
A person's inheritance; an amount of property given by will.
vererben
(transitive) To give as a bequest; bequeath.
vermachen
(transitive) To give as a bequest; bequeath.
What does "bequest" mean?
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noun Property or money left to someone in a will.
"The charity received a generous bequest from a longtime supporter."
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noun Something valuable handed down from the past, such as a tradition or idea.
"Their independence movement left a lasting bequest of civic pride."
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bequest in a sentence
- The charity received a generous bequest from a longtime supporter.
- Their independence movement left a lasting bequest of civic pride.
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What is "bequest" in German?
"bequest" in German is Testament, Erbschaft, vererben. bequest means: Property or money left to someone in a will.
How do you use "bequest" in a sentence?
Example: "The charity received a generous bequest from a longtime supporter." In German, "bequest" is Testament, Erbschaft, vererben.
Are there other ways to say "bequest" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "bequest": Testament, Erbschaft, vererben, vermachen.
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