Erben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to inherit", "to come into (an inheritance)" or "to take after".

Essential properties of "erben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erben
Simple past: erbte
Participle: geerbt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To inherit (property or rights)"

Definition: "To receive goods or rights from a deceased person."
Translation(s): to inherit, to come into (an inheritance)
Synonym(s): vererben, übernehmen
Related word(s): Erbe, Erbschaft, Erblasser

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach dem Tod seines Onkels konnte er ein großes Vermögen erben.After his uncle's death, he was able to inherit a large fortune.
Sie wird das Haus ihrer Großeltern erben.She will inherit her grandparents' house.
Er hofft, eines Tages das Familienunternehmen erben zu können.He hopes to be able to inherit the family business one day.

2.) "To inherit (traits or characteristics)"

Definition: "To acquire characteristics or traits from parents or ancestors."
Translation(s): to inherit, to take after
Synonym(s): übernehmen, bekommen
Related word(s): Erbgut, Genetik, Vererbung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat die blauen Augen seiner Mutter geerbt.He inherited his mother's blue eyes.
Sie erbt den musikalischen Sinn ihres Vaters.She inherits her father's musical sense.
Die Kinder erben oft die Talente ihrer Eltern.Children often inherit their parents' talents.

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