Das Erbe
Example: Das Erbe wurde gerecht unter den Geschwistern verteilt.
Definition
"Das Erbe" refers to the inheritance or legacy, typically the property, rights, or obligations passed down to heirs from a deceased person. It is often distributed among family members, as in the example where the inheritance was fairly divided among siblings.
Etymology
The term "das Erbe" originates from Old High German 'irbi,' meaning inheritance or heritage. It reflects the concept of passing down possessions or status through generations. Interestingly, the word is related to the English 'heir,' showing shared roots in Germanic languages.
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"Das Erbe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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