habend

having (present participle)

English translations

  1. 01

    having

  2. 02

    possessive

Word details

German meaning
Besitzend; im Besitz von etwas sein.
English meaning
Having
Synonym
None
German example
Ein Haus habend, fühlt er sich sicher.
English example
Having a house, he feels safe.

Example sentences with “habend”

  1. Das Kind, ein Spielzeug habend, lächelte. (The child, having a toy, smiled.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it common?

No, very rare in German; usually replaced by a relative clause.