VERB
haben/ˈhaːbn̩/to have; to possess; to experience
haben is a German verb that means to have, to possess, or to experience. It is pronounced /ˈhaːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "hatte" and the past participle is "gehabt".
Definitions
1.to have; to own; to possess(possession)
a.to possess something physically or abstractly
Ich habe ein neues Auto.—I have a new car.
2.to experience, to feel, to be in a state(experience / state)
a.to be in the state of
Ich habe Hunger.—I am hungry.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | haben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | habe |
| Present (du) | hast |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hat |
| Preterite (ich) | hatte |
| Participle II | gehabt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hätte |
| Imperative (singular) | habe |
| Imperative (plural) | habt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "haben" mean in English?
- "haben" means to have, to possess, or to experience. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "haben"?
- "haben" is pronounced /ˈhaːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "haben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "haben" is "gehabt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "haben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "haben" becomes "hatte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "haben"?
- "haben" is a verb in German.
