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haben

/ˈhaːbən/

to have

Verb Details

Auxiliary
haben
Past participle
gehabt
Separable
No
Irregular
Yes

Usage Note

Also used as an auxiliary to form the perfect tense: 'Ich habe gegessen' (I have eaten).

Example Sentences

Ich habe Hunger.

I am hungry.

Hast du Zeit?

Do you have time?

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