beerben
Translation
to inherit from, to be the heir of
Examples
Er wird seinen reichen Onkel beerben.
He will inherit from his rich uncle.
Die Tochter hat das Haus ihrer Mutter beerbt.
The daughter inherited her mother's house.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) to inherit from sb. He will inherit from his uncle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erben von (to inherit from)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'be-' and the verb 'erben' (to inherit). The 'be-' prefix turns the verb transitive, focusing on the person being inherited from.
Memory Tips
'Erben' is 'to inherit (something)'. 'Beerben' is 'to be the heir of (somebody)'. The object of 'beerben' is the person who died.