Hebben
Example: Wij hebben een mooie tuin achter ons huis.
Definition
"Hebben" is a Dutch verb meaning to possess, own, or hold something. It is commonly used to indicate ownership or existence, as in the phrase "Wij hebben een mooie tuin achter ons huis," which means "We have a beautiful garden behind our house."
Etymology
The Dutch verb "hebben" originates from the Old Dutch word "habban," which is related to the Proto-Germanic *habjanan, meaning to have or hold. Did you know? This root is connected to similar words in English, like "have," showing the shared heritage of Germanic languages.
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"Hebben" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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