erfenis
inheritance; legacy
Advanced Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈɛr.fə.nɪs/
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Cultural Note
Dutch inheritance law gives children a legal right ('legitieme portie') to a minimum share of their parent's estate. The Netherlands also levies inheritance tax ('erfbelasting'), with rates depending on the relationship to the deceased.
📝 Example Sentences
De erfenis werd verdeeld over de kinderen.
The inheritance was divided among the children.
Ze heeft een grote erfenis ontvangen.
She received a large inheritance.