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inherit in German

inherit in German is erben, beerben, vererben — inherit means to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they die.

inherit in German

erben
verb
beerben
verb
erben
verb
(transitive, biology) To receive a characteristic from one's ancestors by genetic transmission.
vererben
verb
(transitive, biology) To receive a characteristic from one's ancestors by genetic transmission.

What does "inherit" mean?

  1. verb To receive money, property, or a title from someone after they die.
    "She inherited the family farm from her grandmother."
  2. verb To receive a trait or quality from a parent or ancestor.
    "He inherited his father's sharp sense of humor."
  3. verb (computing) To take on properties or behavior from another class or system.
    "The subclass inherits all the methods of its parent class."

inherit in a sentence

  • She inherited the family farm from her grandmother.
  • He inherited his father's sharp sense of humor.
  • The subclass inherits all the methods of its parent class.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "inherit" in German?

"inherit" in German is erben, beerben, vererben. inherit means: To receive money, property, or a title from someone after they die.

How do you use "inherit" in a sentence?

Example: "She inherited the family farm from her grandmother." In German, "inherit" is erben, beerben, vererben.

Are there other ways to say "inherit" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "inherit": erben, beerben, vererben.

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