beerben
Translation
to inherit from, to be the heir of
Examples
Er hat seinen reichen Onkel beerbt.
He inherited from his rich uncle.
Sie wird ihre Tante beerben.
She will inherit from her aunt.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) to inherit from (sb.acc) Er hat seinen Onkel beerbt.
Similar Words
Synonym: erben (von+dat); Antonym: vererben (to bequeath)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' and the noun 'Erbe' (heritage, heir). It signifies becoming the heir of someone.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'beerben' takes a direct accusative object (the person you inherit from), unlike English 'inherit from'. 'Ich beerbe meinen Onkel.'