NOUN

Besitz/bəˈzɪt͡s/possession; ownership; property

Besitz is a German noun that means possession, ownership, or property. It is pronounced /bəˈzɪt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Besitze".

Definitions

1.the state of owning something; possession(general)

a.having something as one's property

Das Haus ist seit Jahren in meinem Besitz.The house has been in my possession for years.

2.legal possession or ownership of something(legal, technical)

a.the act or right of owning something according to law

Der Besitz der Waffe ist genehmigungspflichtig.Ownership of the weapon requires a permit.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Besitzdie Besitze
Genitivedes Besitzesder Besitze
Dativedem Besitzden Besitzen
Accusativeden Besitzdie Besitze

Frequently asked questions

What does "Besitz" mean in English?
"Besitz" means possession, ownership, or property. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Besitz"?
"Besitz" is pronounced /bəˈzɪt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Besitz" der, die, or das?
"Besitz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Besitz"?
The plural of "Besitz" is "Besitze".
What part of speech is "Besitz"?
"Besitz" is a noun in German.

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