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Besitz

possession

German grammar
derBesitzm

Meaning of Besitz

Deutsch

etwas, das jemandem gehört

English

something that you own

possession

Pronunciation

German
/bəˈzɪts/
German (Germany)

Besitz with English translation

Besitz usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das Fahrrad ist mein Besitz.

The bike is my possession.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Er hat seinen Besitz gut versichert.

He has his possessions well insured.

Besitz synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Besitz, Eigentum, Vermögen, Habe, Besitzung, Sitz, Pfand, and Herrschaft

Eigentum
🇩🇪German

Property that legally belongs to someone; often more legal and abstract than Besitz.

B1very often
V
🇩🇪German
Vermögen

Wealth, assets, or estate; usually means the total value of what someone owns, not a single item.

B1often
H
🇩🇪German
Habe

Belongings or possessions; often refers to personal items or what someone has with them.

B1rare word
B
🇩🇪German
Besitzung

Holding, estate, or property; often used for land, estate, or in historical contexts.

B1rare word

Advanced: broader words

S
🇩🇪German
Sitz

Location, seat, residence, or headquarters; not a synonym of possession in the sense of owned property.

B1very often
P
🇩🇪German
Pfand

Pledge or collateral; not property in general, but an item given as security.

B1often
H
🇩🇪German
Herrschaft

Rule, dominion, or authority; refers to control over people or territory, not ownership.

B1often

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Questions about this word

What does Besitz mean?

something that you own

How do you pronounce Besitz?

Besitz is pronounced [bəˈzɪts].

How is Besitz used in a sentence?

The bike is my possession. Translation: Das Fahrrad ist mein Besitz.

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