bequest

bɪˈkwɛst
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Translation of bequest into German

Noun

1.

inheritance

property or money left in a will
  • He received a large bequest from his grandfather.Er erhielt ein großes Vermächtnis von seinem Großvater.
2.

heritage

something handed down from the past
Vermächtnis nErbe
  • The ancient manuscript was a bequest to the museum.Das antike Manuskript war ein Vermächtnis an das Museum.
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Synonyms and analogies of bequest in English

Examples of bequest in a sentence

  • The charity was grateful for the unexpected bequest.
  • Her grandmother's ring was a cherished bequest.
  • The library received a bequest of rare books.

Translations of "bequest" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasVermächtnisnn.

Her thoughtful bequest reflected her love for nature and the environment.

Ihr liebevolles Vermächtnis spiegelte ihre Liebe zur Natur und Umwelt wider.

derNachlassnm.

Beyond that it shows materials from the personal bequest of the artist.

Darüber hinaus zeigt sie Materialien aus dem persönlichen Nachlass des Künstlers.

Legatn.

With a bequest, you give other people a better future.

Mit einem Legat schenken Sie anderen Menschen eine bessere Zukunft.

dieHinterlassenschaftnf.

In the midst of this bequest should feel comfortable.

In mitten dieser Hinterlassenschaft sollte man sich wohl fühlen.

dasErbenn.

Beneficiaries living abroad had six months to decide whether they would accept the bequest or not.

Erben im Ausland hätten sechs Monate Zeit zu prüfen, ob sie das Erbe annehmen wollen, oder nicht.

dieErbschaftnf.

With your bequest or a legacy, you help support the dignity and respect of children in need.

Mit einer Erbschaft oder einem Vermächtnis setzen Sie sich für die Würde und Achtung von notleidenden Kindern ein.

dieSchenkungnf.

assets that might be acquired in future by inheritance, bequest or donation

Vermögen, das möglicherweise in Zukunft noch durch Erbschaft, Vermächtnis oder Schenkung erworben wird,

dasTestamentnn.

That is his bequest to us today.

Das ist sein Testament an uns.

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bequest: Examples and translations in context

The bequest outlined specific instructions for how her estate should be divided.

Das Vermächtnis umfasste spezifische Anweisungen, wie ihr Nachlass aufgeteilt werden sollte.

The artist's bequest consisted of paintings that would later become famous.

Das Vermächtnis des Künstlers bestand aus Gemälden, die später berühmt werden sollten.

Upon her passing, the bequest brought joy and sadness to her family.

Nach ihrem Tod brachte das Vermächtnis ihrer Familie Freude und Traurigkeit.

The bequest revealed her true priorities, emphasizing education over material wealth.

Das Vermächtnis offenbarte ihre wahren Prioritäten, wobei Bildung über materiellem Wohlstand stand.

Her mother's bequest included heirlooms with deep sentimental value for the family.

Das Vermächtnis ihrer Mutter umfasste Erbstücke mit tiefem emotionalem Wert für die Familie.

Her bequest included rare books that had been in their family for generations.

Ihr Vermächtnis enthielt seltene Bücher, die seit Generationen in der Familie waren.

Their bequest established a scholarship for underprivileged students at the local college.

Ihr Vermächtnis begründete ein Stipendium für benachteiligte Studenten am örtlichen College.

Her generous bequest transformed the community park into a beautiful recreational area.

Ihr großzügiges Vermächtnis verwandelte den Gemeindegarten in eine wunderschöne Erholungsfläche.

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