possession in German
possession in German is Gut, Besessenheit, Besitz — possession means something that a person owns.
possession in German
Gut
Something that is owned.
Besessenheit
The condition or affliction of being possessed by a demon or other supernatural entity.
Besitz
The condition or affliction of being possessed by a demon or other supernatural entity.
Ballbesitz
(Australian rules football) A disposal of the ball during a game, i.e. a kick or a handball.
What does "possession" mean?
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noun Something that a person owns.
"He packed his few possessions into a single bag."
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noun The state of owning, holding, or controlling something.
"The stolen goods were found in her possession."
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noun Control of the ball in a sport.
"The team dominated possession in the second half."
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noun The state of being controlled by a supernatural force.
"The exorcism was meant to end her possession."
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possession in a sentence
- He packed his few possessions into a single bag.
- The old watch was her most treasured possession.
- The stolen goods were found in her possession.
- The house has been in our family's possession for generations.
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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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