Erbfeind
derNounhereditary enemy
English translations
- 01
hereditary enemy
- 02
sworn enemy
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein traditioneller Feind, oft zwischen Völkern oder Staaten.
- English meaning
- Archenemy
- Synonym
- Todfeind, Erzfeind
- German example
- Die beiden Länder waren lange Zeit Erbfeinde.
- English example
- The two countries were long-time archenemies.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Erbfeind
- Plural Form
- die Erbfeinde
Example sentences with “Erbfeind”
Die beiden Länder galten lange Zeit als Erbfeinde. (The two countries were long considered hereditary enemies.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Erbfeind a compound noun?
Yes, it combines 'Erbe' (inheritance) and 'Feind' (enemy).