Translation of "inherit" into German

erben, übernehmen, beerben are the top translations of "inherit" into German.

inherit verb grammar

(transitive) To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations) . [..]

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  • erben

    verb

    to receive a characteristic by genetic transmission [..]

    We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

    Wir erben die Erde nicht von unseren Vorvätern, sondern leihen sie von unseren Kindern.

  • übernehmen

    verb

    to receive property or a title by legal succession etc.

    She has inherited all our enemies with none of our defenses.

    Sie hat all unsere Feinde übernommen und wir können nichts dagegen tun.

  • beerben

    verb

    Yeah, I get my inheritance that much sooner.

    Ja, so beerbe ich meine Mutter wesentlich früher.

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