der Besitz
Translation
possession, property, ownership
Examples
Das Haus ist in meinem Besitz.
The house is in my possession.
Er hat seinen ganzen Besitz verloren.
He lost all his property.
Grammar Patterns
to be in the possession of ((sb.)) Das Auto ist im Besitz meines Vaters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Eigentum, Habe; Antonyms: Schuld (debt)
Etymology
From the verb 'besitzen' (to possess), which comes from 'sitzen' (to sit). The idea is 'to sit on' something, thus controlling or owning it.
Memory Tips
Focus on 'sitz' inside 'Besitz'. Imagine you 'sit' on your possessions to claim them.