VERB
erben/ˈɛʁbn̩/to inherit
erben is a German verb that means to inherit. 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 who has died(law, family)
a.to receive something as an inheritance when someone dies
Nach dem Tod seines Onkels konnte er ein Haus erben.—After his uncle's death, he was able to inherit a house.
b.to acquire traits or characteristics from someone (figurative use)
Sie hat das musikalische Talent von ihrer Mutter geerbt.—She inherited her musical talent from her mother.
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. 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.
