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possess in German

possess in German is besitzen — possess means to have or own something.

possess in German

besitzen
verb

What does "possess" mean?

  1. verb To have or own something.
    "She possesses a rare talent for languages."
  2. verb Of a supernatural force, to take control of a person's body or mind.
    "In the film, a demon possesses the young girl."
  3. verb To dominate someone's thoughts or behavior strongly.
    "A strange fear seemed to possess him whenever he entered the building."

possess in a sentence

  • She possesses a rare talent for languages.
  • He was found to possess several stolen items.
  • In the film, a demon possesses the young girl.
  • A strange fear seemed to possess him whenever he entered the building.

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What is "possess" in German?

"possess" in German is besitzen. possess means: To have or own something.

How do you use "possess" in a sentence?

Example: "She possesses a rare talent for languages." In German, "possess" is besitzen.

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