besitzen

Meanings

• verb

  to possess, have ownership or control of something

  - "Ich besitze ein Haus in der Stadt."
  - "She besitzt eine schöne Sammlung von Gemälden."

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Variants

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Etymology

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It originates from the Old High German word 'besitan' which means 'to be present, to be at hand'.

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Trivia

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1. Besitzen is a German word, but it is also used in other Germanic languages such as Dutch and Afrikaans.

2. The verb 'besitzen' is often used in legal contexts, especially when discussing property rights.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eigentum: Refers to the legal right to possess and use property.

2. Besitzverhältnis: Refers to the legal relationship between a person and the property they possess.

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Culture

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Besitzen has been used extensively in literature and art to depict the concept of ownership and possession. In German-speaking countries, it is a common word used in everyday life.

How to Memorize "besitzen"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hand holding an object, representing the concept of possessing or having control over something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'besitzen' with the feeling of ownership or control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'besitzen' with the word 'be' (to be) and 'sit' (to have a seat), which can help remember the meaning of the word.

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