erben
to inherit
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈɛʁbn̩/
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Cultural Note
German inheritance law (Erbrecht) includes a Pflichtteil (compulsory portion) — children cannot be completely disinherited; they are legally entitled to at least half of their statutory inheritance share. This law reflects the importance of family in German legal tradition.
📝 Example Sentences
Sie hat das Haus von ihren Großeltern geerbt.
She inherited the house from her grandparents.
Er hat die blauen Augen von seiner Mutter geerbt.
He inherited the blue eyes from his mother.
Die Kinder erben zu gleichen Teilen.
The children inherit in equal parts.