VERB
erben/ˈɛʁbn̩/to inherit; to come into; to succeed (to an estate)
erben is a German verb that means to inherit, to come into, or to succeed (to an estate). It is pronounced /ˈɛʁbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erbte" and the past participle is "geerbt".
Definitions
1.to receive property, money, or rights from someone after their death(law, family)
a.to receive something as an heir by testament or inheritance law
Nach dem Tod ihres Großvaters erbte sie das Haus.—After her grandfather's death, she inherited the house.
2.to acquire characteristics, attributes, or functions from someone(figurative, general)
a.to receive traits or roles from someone, much like inheritance
Er hat den Humor seines Vaters geerbt.—He inherited his father's sense of humor.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erbe |
| Present (du) | erbst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erbt |
| Preterite (ich) | erbte |
| Participle II | geerbt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erbte |
| Imperative (singular) | erbe |
| Imperative (plural) | erbt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erben" mean in English?
- "erben" means to inherit, to come into, or to succeed (to an estate). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erben"?
- "erben" is pronounced /ˈɛʁbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erben" is "geerbt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erben" becomes "erbte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erben"?
- "erben" is a verb in German.
