Erbonkel

derNoun

wealthy uncle (from whom one expects an inheritance)

English translations

  1. 01

    great-uncle

  2. 02

    granduncle

Word details

German meaning
Ein Onkel, von dem man erbt oder erwartet, zu erben.
English meaning
Rich uncle
Synonym
None
German example
Er hofft, von seinem Erbonkel viel Geld zu erben.
English example
He hopes to inherit a lot of money from his rich uncle.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Erbonkel
Plural Form
die Erbonkel

Example sentences with “Erbonkel”

  1. Der Erbonkel ist heute zu Besuch. (The wealthy uncle is visiting today.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Erbonkel?

The plural is 'Erbonkel' (no change). It is a masculine noun (der).