Erven
Example: De kinderen erven het oude huis van hun grootouders.
Definition
"Erven" means to receive property, money, or titles from someone who has died, typically a family member. For example, in the phrase 'De kinderen erven het oude huis van hun grootouders,' it refers to the children inheriting the old house from their grandparents.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "erven" comes from the Middle Dutch word 'erven,' which itself is derived from Old Dutch and Old High German roots related to inheritance and heritage. It is related to the English word 'inherit,' sharing a common Germanic origin linked to property transmission after death.
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"Erven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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