besitzen

B1 Verb

English Translation

to own, to possess

besitzen — German verb meaning to own, to possess (B1)
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What does „besitzen" mean in English?

„besitzen" is a German verb meaning "to own, to possess" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Present

besitzt

Past

besaß

Perfect

hat besessen

Example Sentences

1

Besitzt Ihre Frau ein eigenes Auto?

Does your wife own her own car?

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

es — it es — it Sitz — seat Sitz — seat sitzen — to sit sitzen — to sit sitzen — to sit

Related Words

beschädigen
to damage
beschäftigen
to employ
Beschäftigung (die)
occupation
Bescheid (der)
notice
Bescheid geben
to let someone know
Bescheid geben/sagen
to let someone know

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