VERB
besitzen/bəˈzɪt͡sn̩/to own; to possess; to have
besitzen is a German verb that means to own, to possess, or to have. It is pronounced /bəˈzɪt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "besaß" and the past participle is "besessen".
Definitions
1.to own something, to have legal possession of something(ownership)
a.to be the legal owner of (something)
Sie besitzen ein Haus am See.—They own a house by the lake.
2.to possess (qualities, abilities, skills)(intangible qualities/abilities)
a.to have or be endowed with a quality, characteristic, or ability
Er besitzt viel Geduld.—He possesses a lot of patience.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | besitzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | besitze |
| Present (du) | besitzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | besitzt |
| Preterite (ich) | besaß |
| Participle II | besessen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | besäße |
| Imperative (singular) | besitze |
| Imperative (plural) | besitzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "besitzen" mean in English?
- "besitzen" means to own, to possess, or to have. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "besitzen"?
- "besitzen" is pronounced /bəˈzɪt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "besitzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "besitzen" is "besessen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "besitzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "besitzen" becomes "besaß" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "besitzen"?
- "besitzen" is a verb in German.
