Danish · Common Verbs

Have

To have

Beginnerverb

Definition

To possess something. As a noun it means garden.

Example

Jeg har to børn.

I have two children.

Etymology

'Have' comes from the Old Norse 'hafa', meaning 'to hold or possess'. It has been integral to the Danish language for expressing possession.

How & Where It’s Used

'Have' is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in spoken language and writing, with no regional differences.

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