De erfenis
Example: De erfenis van mijn grootouders is heel waardevol.
Definition
"De erfenis" refers to the inheritance or legacy received from relatives, typically involving property, money, or cultural heritage passed down after someone's death. It often represents valuable or significant possessions left by ancestors or family members.
Etymology
The word "de erfenis" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the verb "erven," meaning 'to inherit.' This term traces back to Old Dutch and Germanic roots related to receiving or obtaining property from predecessors. Did you know that "erfenis" shares a common origin with the English word 'heir'?
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"De erfenis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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