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possession in German

possession in German is Gut, Besessenheit, Besitz — possession means something that a person owns.

possession in German

Gut
noun
Something that is owned.
Besessenheit
noun
The condition or affliction of being possessed by a demon or other supernatural entity.
Besitz
noun
The condition or affliction of being possessed by a demon or other supernatural entity.
Ballbesitz
noun
(Australian rules football) A disposal of the ball during a game, i.e. a kick or a handball.

What does "possession" mean?

  1. noun Something that a person owns.
    "He packed his few possessions into a single bag."
  2. noun The state of owning, holding, or controlling something.
    "The stolen goods were found in her possession."
  3. noun Control of the ball in a sport.
    "The team dominated possession in the second half."
  4. noun The state of being controlled by a supernatural force.
    "The exorcism was meant to end her possession."

possession in a sentence

  • He packed his few possessions into a single bag.
  • The stolen goods were found in her possession.
  • The team dominated possession in the second half.
  • The exorcism was meant to end her possession.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "possession" in German?

"possession" in German is Gut, Besessenheit, Besitz. possession means: Something that a person owns.

How do you use "possession" in a sentence?

Example: "He packed his few possessions into a single bag." In German, "possession" is Gut, Besessenheit, Besitz.

Are there other ways to say "possession" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "possession": Gut, Besessenheit, Besitz, Ballbesitz.

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