das Welterbe
Translation
World Heritage
Examples
Der Kölner Dom ist ein UNESCO-Welterbe.
Cologne Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Der Schutz des Welterbes ist sehr wichtig.
The protection of the World Heritage is very important.
Grammar Patterns
to be a World Heritage site ... gehört zum Welterbe The Cologne Cathedral is a World Heritage site.
to declare ((sth.)) a World Heritage site ((et4)) zum Welterbe erklären UNESCO declared the old town a World Heritage site.
Similar Words
Kulturerbe, Naturerbe
Etymology
Composed of 'Welt' (world) and 'Erbe' (heritage, inheritance). Literally 'world's heritage'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a precious inheritance ('Erbe') that belongs to the entire 'Welt' (world).