De erfenis
Example: De erfenis van mijn grootouders is een oud schilderij.
Definition
"De erfenis" refers to the property, money, or possessions passed down from someone who has died, often within a family. It can also symbolize cultural or historical inheritance, such as traditions or artifacts left by ancestors.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de erfenis" comes from the verb 'erven,' meaning 'to inherit.' Its roots trace back to Old Dutch and Germanic languages, reflecting the long-standing human practice of passing possessions or legacies from one generation to the next.
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"De erfenis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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