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possessive in Dutch

possessive in Dutch is bezittelijk, bezitterig — possessive means reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.

possessive in Dutch

bezittelijk
adj
bezitterig
adj
Unwilling to yield possession of.

What does "possessive" mean?

  1. adj Reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.
    "He gets possessive about his tools."
  2. noun The grammatical case or form showing ownership.
    ""John's" is the possessive form of "John.""
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possessive in a sentence

  • He gets possessive about his tools.
  • She was possessive of her friendships in school.
  • "John's" is the possessive form of "John."

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What is "possessive" in Dutch?

"possessive" in Dutch is bezittelijk, bezitterig. possessive means: Reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.

How do you use "possessive" in a sentence?

Example: "He gets possessive about his tools." In Dutch, "possessive" is bezittelijk, bezitterig.

Are there other ways to say "possessive" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "possessive": bezittelijk, bezitterig.

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