inheritance in German
inheritance in German is Erbe, Erbteil, Erbschaft — inheritance means money, property, or possessions passed to someone after a person's death.
inheritance in German
Erbe
(countable) That which a person is entitled to inherit, by law or testament, such as the part of an estate (i.e., a portion).
Erbteil
(countable) That which a person is entitled to inherit, by law or testament, such as the part of an estate (i.e., a portion).
Erbschaft
(biology, genetic algorithms) The biological attributes passed hereditarily from ancestors to their offspring.
What does "inheritance" mean?
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noun Money, property, or possessions passed to someone after a person's death.
"He used his inheritance to pay off the mortgage."
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noun A trait passed down biologically from parent to offspring.
"The disease follows a pattern of genetic inheritance."
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inheritance in a sentence
- He used his inheritance to pay off the mortgage.
- The disease follows a pattern of genetic inheritance.
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What is "inheritance" in German?
"inheritance" in German is Erbe, Erbteil, Erbschaft. inheritance means: Money, property, or possessions passed to someone after a person's death.
How do you use "inheritance" in a sentence?
Example: "He used his inheritance to pay off the mortgage." In German, "inheritance" is Erbe, Erbteil, Erbschaft.
Are there other ways to say "inheritance" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "inheritance": Erbe, Erbteil, Erbschaft.
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