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possess in Swedish

possess in Swedish is äga, inneha, besitta — possess means to have or own something.

possess in Swedish

äga
verb
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
inneha
verb
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
besitta
verb
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.

What does "possess" mean?

  1. verb To have or own something.
    "Few people possess the patience needed to restore old clocks."
  2. verb Of a supernatural force, to take control of a person's body or mind.
    "In the ghost story, a spirit seemed to possess the old doll."
  3. verb To dominate someone's thoughts or behavior strongly.
    "Jealousy seemed to possess her completely during the weeks before the competition."
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possess in a sentence

  • Few people possess the patience needed to restore old clocks.
  • She possesses a rare talent for languages.
  • In the ghost story, a spirit seemed to possess the old doll.
  • The villagers feared that an evil spirit might possess the traveller.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "possess" in Swedish?
"possess" in Swedish is äga, inneha, besitta. possess means: To have or own something.
How do you use "possess" in a sentence?
Example: "Few people possess the patience needed to restore old clocks." In Swedish, "possess" is äga, inneha, besitta.
Are there other ways to say "possess" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "possess": äga, inneha, besitta.
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