besitzen
Translation
to own, to possess, to have
Examples
Er besitzt ein großes Haus.
He owns a large house.
Sie besitzt viel Mut und Intelligenz.
She possesses a lot of courage and intelligence.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to own/possess (sth.) He owns a car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: haben, verfügen über; Antonyms: fehlen, mangeln
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) and 'sitzen' (to sit). Literally 'to sit on' something, which implies ownership.
Memory Tips
Imagine you are 'sitting' on your possessions, like a king on a throne. To 'be-sitzen' is to own.