having
word · lemma: have
/ˈhævɪŋ/
HAV-ing
/hˈævɪŋ/
HAV-ing
Definition
The present participle of 'have', used to show possession, relationships, or experiencing something, as well as to form continuous tenses.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly appears in continuous tenses (e.g., 'having lunch') and participial phrases ('Having a dog is fun'). Can indicate possession or experience. Not a noun; learners often confuse it with 'having' as a noun form.
Spanish: tener - estar teniendoPortuguese (BR): ter - estar tendoPortuguese (PT): ter - estar a terChinese (Simplified): 有 - 正在有Chinese (Traditional): 有 - 正在有Hindi: पास होना - होनाArabic: يملك - يمتلكBengali: থাকা - অর্জন করা - উপভোগ করাRussian: иметь - обладать - испытыватьJapanese: 持っている - 経験しているVietnamese: có - trải quaKorean: 가지고 있는 - 겪고 있는Turkish: sahip olmak - yaşamak (deneyimlemek)Urdu: رکھنا - گزارناIndonesian: memiliki - mengalami
Example Sentences
She is having lunch now.
basic
I am having a good time at the party.
basic
They are having a meeting this afternoon.
basic
I'm having some problems with my computer.
natural
He's having a baby next month!
natural
Having a good friend makes life easier.
natural