NOUN
derBesitz/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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Besitz | die Besitze |
| Genitive | des Besitzes | der Besitze |
| Dative | dem Besitz | den Besitzen |
| Accusative | den Besitz | die 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.
