erfenis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch erfnesse. Equivalent to erven +‎ -nis.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɛr.fəˌnɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: er‧fe‧nis

Noun

erfenis f (plural erfenissen, diminutive erfenisje n)

  1. (law) estate, inheritance
    Synonym: nalatenschap
  2. heritage (e.g. cultural)

Compounds
  • erfenisrecht

Descendants
  • → Papiamentu: erfnis (dated)
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