I've Meaning in English
word · lemma: have
ˈaɪv
EYE-v
aɪv
EYE-v
Definition
A contraction of 'I have,' used with the past participle to form the present perfect tense, showing something you have done or experienced recently or at some time in your life.
Usage & Nuances
Used almost exclusively in informal or spoken English; never at the start of a sentence in writing. Common patterns: 'I've just...', 'I've never...', 'I've finished...'. Only used for 'I have' as an auxiliary verb, not for 'I have' meaning 'I possess'.
Spanish: he (yo) - yo hePortuguese (BR): eu já - eu tenhoPortuguese (PT): eu já - eu tenhoChinese (Simplified): 我已经Chinese (Traditional): 我已經Hindi: मैंनेArabic: لقدBengali: আমিRussian: яJapanese: 私は～したVietnamese: tôi đãKorean: 나는 ~했어Turkish: ben... yaptımUrdu: میں نےIndonesian: saya sudah
Example Sentences
I've finished my homework.
basic
I've never been to London.
basic
I've already eaten breakfast.
basic
I've just got home—what's up?
natural
I've seen that movie a million times.
natural
I've been waiting here for half an hour.
natural