German noun
das Erbe
Quick answer
The correct German article for Erbe is das, so you say das Erbe. The plural form is die Erben. In English, it usually means inheritance, heritage.
Meaning and usage
The correct article is das, so you say das Erbe. The plural is die Erben. In English, Erbe usually means inheritance, heritage.
Learner note
Do not memorize Erbe on its own — learn it as das Erbe. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Erben.
Other article or meaning variants
This lemma appears with more than one valid article or meaning in German. Use the context and glosses below to compare the variants.
das Erbe
inheritance, heritage
Plural: die Erben
der Erbe
heir
Plural: die Erben
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FAQ
What is the article for Erbe?
The correct article is das, so the full noun is das Erbe.
What is the plural of Erbe?
The plural form is die Erben.
What does Erbe mean in English?
Erbe usually means inheritance, heritage in English.
Can Erbe have more than one article in German?
Yes. Erbe appears with multiple article or meaning variants, so you should check the context and compare the listed options.