haben
Translation
to have, to possess, (auxiliary verb)
Examples
Ich habe ein neues Auto.
I have a new car.
Wir haben heute keine Zeit.
We have no time today.
Er hat das Buch gelesen.
He has read the book.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to have (sth.) I have a brother.
((sth.)) to have (sth.) (abstract: time, hunger) I have hunger (I am hungry).
((past participle)) to have (done) (perfect tense) I have eaten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: besitzen (to own); Antonyms: fehlen (to lack)
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *habjana. Cognate with English 'have'.
Memory Tips
Works exactly like English 'have' for possession and as a perfect tense auxiliary.