erblich
Translation
hereditary, heritable, genetic
Examples
Diese Krankheit ist erblich.
This disease is hereditary.
Er hat eine erbliche Veranlagung.
He has a hereditary predisposition.
Grammar Patterns
predicative to be + erblich used predicatively This disease is hereditary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heritable, congenital; Antonyms: acquired.
Etymology
From the verb `erben` (to inherit) plus the adjective suffix `-lich`.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'heir', which is related to the German root 'Erb-'. Something passed down to an heir is 'erblich' (hereditary).