noun
die Erbschaft, -en
inheritance
Vermögen, Gegenstände oder Rechte, die eine Person nach dem Tod eines anderen Menschen erhält.
The German word "Erbschaft" is a noun that means "inheritance" or "heritage". It is derived from the verb "erben," which means "to inherit." "Erbschaft" refers to the assets, property, or rights that are passed down from a deceased person to their heirs.
Similar words in German include "Vermächtnis" (legacy) and "Nachlass" (estate).
Differences:
- Vermächtnis often denotes a specific gift or legacy left to someone in a will, rather than the entirety of the estate.
- Nachlass is a broader term that refers to the total assets left behind after one's death, encompassing everything that can be inherited, not just the inheritance itself.
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Examples
Die Erbschaft wird unter den Geschwistern aufgeteilt.noun
The inheritance is divided among the siblings.
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