inheritance / legacy / droppings
die Hinterlassenschaft, die Hinterlassenschaften
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inheritance
The assets and other things that someone leaves behind after their death and that are inherited by others.
Die Hinterlassenschaft des Verstorbenen wurde unter seinen Kindern aufgeteilt.
The deceased's inheritance was divided among his children.
legacy
Something that a person, period, or culture has left behind, such as writings, works, or other traces.
Seine wissenschaftliche Hinterlassenschaft wird bis heute erforscht.
His scientific legacy is still being studied today.
droppings
Dirt left behind by a person or animal, especially feces; the term is often used as a polite or factual expression.
Die Stadt bittet die Hundehalter, die Hinterlassenschaft ihres Tieres zu beseitigen.
The city asks dog owners to clean up their pet's droppings.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hinterlassenschaften |
| genitive | der Hinterlassenschaft |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Hinterlassenschaft | die Hinterlassenschaften |
| accusative | die Hinterlassenschaft | die Hinterlassenschaften |
| dative | der Hinterlassenschaft | den Hinterlassenschaften |
| genitive | der Hinterlassenschaft | der Hinterlassenschaften |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Hinterlassenschaft' (something left behind) belongs to the word family of 'hinterlassen' (to leave behind) and basically refers to something that has been left behind. The ending '-schaft' turns it into a noun for a result or a whole set of things.
Die Hinterlassenschaft des Künstlers umfasst zahlreiche Briefe und Skizzen.
The artist's legacy includes numerous letters and sketches.
In the meaning of inherited property, 'Hinterlassenschaft' (inheritance) is used with verbs such as 'aufteilen' (to divide), 'verwalten' (to manage), or 'regeln' (to settle).
Die Geschwister mussten die Hinterlassenschaft ihrer Mutter gemeinsam regeln.
The siblings had to settle their mother's inheritance together.
When referring to books, works of art, research, or historical traces, 'Hinterlassenschaft' (legacy) does not mean an inheritance, but rather the intellectual or cultural work of a person, period, or society.
Die literarische Hinterlassenschaft der Autorin wird in einer neuen Ausstellung präsentiert.
The author's literary legacy is being presented in a new exhibition.
In the meaning of dirt left behind, 'Hinterlassenschaft' (droppings) is often used in factual, public, or polite texts. It frequently refers to an animal's droppings.
Auf dem frisch gewaschenen Auto fand er die Hinterlassenschaft eines Vogels.
He found a bird's droppings on the freshly washed car.
