NOUN
dasErbe/ˈɛʁbə/inheritance; heritage; heir
Erbe is a German noun that means inheritance, heritage, or heir. It is pronounced /ˈɛʁbə/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.inheritance; something received from a deceased person(law, family)
a.property, money, or rights that are inherited
Nach dem Tod seines Onkels trat er das Erbe an.—After his uncle's death, he accepted the inheritance.
2.heritage; tradition or legacy passed from past generations(cultural, historical)
a.cultural or historical legacy
Die Stadt ist stolz auf ihr kulturelles Erbe.—The city is proud of its cultural heritage.
3.heir; person who inherits(person, law)
a.male heir; neuter used as collective for all heirs
Er ist der einzige Erbe seines Vaters.—He is his father's only heir.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Erbe | — |
| Genitive | des Erbes | — |
| Dative | dem Erbe | — |
| Accusative | das Erbe | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Erbe" mean in English?
- "Erbe" means inheritance, heritage, or heir. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Erbe"?
- "Erbe" is pronounced /ˈɛʁbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Erbe" der, die, or das?
- "Erbe" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Erbe"?
- "Erbe" is a noun in German.
