das Testament
Translation
will, testament, last will and testament
Examples
Er hat sein Testament gemacht.
He has made his will.
Das Alte Testament ist Teil der Bibel.
The Old Testament is part of the Bible.
Grammar Patterns
((ein Testament)) machen/errichten to make/draw up a will He has made his will.
Similar Words
der letzte Wille (the last will)
Etymology
From Latin 'testamentum' (a will), related to 'testis' (a witness).
Memory Tips
It's the same as the English word 'testament'. Think of the Old and New Testament, or a last will and testament.