die Vererbung
Translation
heredity, inheritance
Examples
Die Vererbung von Merkmalen ist komplex.
The heredity of traits is complex.
Er befasst sich mit der Vererbung in der Biologie.
He deals with heredity in biology.
Grammar Patterns
the heredity/inheritance ((of sth.)) Die Vererbung von Augenfarbe ist ein Thema der Genetik.
Similar Words
die Erbschaft (inheritance, legacy), die Genetik (genetics)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'ver-' (denoting a process) + the verb 'erben' (to inherit) + the noun suffix '-ung'. It describes the process of inheritance.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'ver-' often implies a change or process, and 'erben' means 'to inherit'. Thus, 'Vererbung' is the act or process of inheritance.