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 possess or have ownership of something(ownership)
a.to have (as property or possession)
Er besitzt ein Haus am See.—He owns a house by the lake.
2.to possess (have) a certain skill or quality(skill/quality)
a.to have a particular characteristic or ability
Sie besitzt großes Talent im Zeichnen.—She possesses great talent in drawing.
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.
