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Haben Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Haben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to have", "to possess" or "to have (auxiliary)".
Essential properties of "haben"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: haben
- Simple past: hatte
- Participle: gehabt
irregulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "haben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To possess, to have"
- Definition: "To possess something or have something in possession."
- Translation(s): to have, to possess
- Synonym(s): besitzen
- Antonym(s): verlieren
- Related word(s): Erhalten, Bekommen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe ein neues Auto.
- Wir haben viel Geld.
- Sie hat ein schönes Haus.
2.) "Auxiliary verb for perfect tenses (completed actions)"
- Definition: "To indicate the existence of something in a completed action (used as an auxiliary verb in perfect tenses)."
- Translation(s): to have (auxiliary)
- Synonym(s): Besitzen, Erhalten
- Antonym(s): Verlieren, Entbehren
- Related word(s): Sein
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe gegessen.
- Du hast das Buch gelesen.
- Er hat das Problem gelöst.
3.) "To indicate obligation or necessity"
- Definition: "To indicate an obligation or necessity."
- Translation(s): to have to, must
- Synonym(s): Besitzen, Halten
- Antonym(s): Verlieren, Aufgeben
- Related word(s): Müssen, Sollen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe meine Hausaufgaben zu machen.
- Du hast das zu lernen.
- Wir haben das zu erledigen.
4.) "To indicate a relationship"
- Definition: "To indicate a relationship or connection."
- Translation(s): to have
- Synonym(s): Verfügen über, Besitzen
- Related word(s): Beziehen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe eine Schwester.
- Wir haben viele Freunde.
- Er hat keine Zeit.
5.) "To express a physical or emotional state"
- Definition: "To express a physical or emotional state."
- Translation(s): to be, to feel, to have
- Synonym(s): Besitz, Eigentum
- Antonym(s): Verlust, Mangel
- Related word(s): Fühlen, Empfinden
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich habe Hunger.
- Er hat Angst.
- Sie haben Glück.