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noun

Erbe

heritage

German grammar
dasErben

Meaning of Erbe

Deutsch

kulturelle Werte und Traditionen, die von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben werden

English

the culture and traditions passed down from earlier generations

heritage

Pronunciation

German
[ˈɛʁbə]
German (Germany)

Erbe with English translation

Erbe usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Dieses Fest gehört zum kulturellen Erbe der Stadt.

This festival is part of the city's cultural heritage.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das kulturelle Erbe wird hier gut gepflegt.

The cultural heritage is well cared for here.

Erbe synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Erbe, Vermächtnis, kulturelles Erbe, gemeinsames Erbe, historisches Erbe, nationales Erbe, Traditionsgut, and Hinterlassenschaft

V
🇩🇪German
Vermächtnis

Usually an intellectual, moral, or cultural legacy left behind by a person, generation, or era.

B2often
K
🇩🇪German
kulturelles Erbe

The direct and most precise equivalent of cultural heritage.

B2very often
G
🇩🇪German
gemeinsames Erbe

Emphasizes that the heritage belongs to several people, nations, or countries together.

B2often
H
🇩🇪German
historisches Erbe

Heritage connected mainly with history, not only with culture.

B2often
N
🇩🇪German
nationales Erbe

Heritage associated with one country and its national identity.

B2often
T
🇩🇪German
Tradition

A custom or established way of doing things; part of heritage, but not the whole of it.

B2very often
Ü
🇩🇪German
Überlieferung

What is handed down from generation to generation, especially legends, stories, and knowledge.

B2often

Advanced: broader words

T
🇩🇪German
Traditionsgut

A term for something regarded as part of tradition and passed on as a valued heritage item.

B2rare word
H
🇩🇪German
Hinterlassenschaft

Often refers to what someone left behind; it can be material or immaterial.

B2rare word
N
🇩🇪German
Nachlass

Primarily the estate left after death; not used for cultural heritage in the broader sense.

B2often
E
🇩🇪German
Erbteil

A share of an inheritance, usually in a legal or material sense; not used for cultural heritage.

B2rare word

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Erbe belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does Erbe mean?

the culture and traditions passed down from earlier generations

How do you pronounce Erbe?

Erbe is pronounced [ˈɛʁbə].

How is Erbe used in a sentence?

This festival is part of the city's cultural heritage. Translation: Dieses Fest gehört zum kulturellen Erbe der Stadt.

Is Erbe part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, Erbe (heritage) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Erbe part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, Erbe (heritage) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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