Have Meaning in English
word
/ˈhæv/
HAV
/hæv/
hav
Definition
To own, possess, or hold something. Also used as an auxiliary verb to form perfect tenses and to indicate experience or actions.
Usage & Nuances
Very common verb used both as main and auxiliary. Common collocations: 'have a car', 'have breakfast', 'have a meeting'. Learners often confuse 'have' with 'has' (third person singular) and with 'get' (which means to obtain).
Spanish: tener - haberPortuguese (BR): ter - haverPortuguese (PT): ter - haverChinese (Simplified): 有 - 拥有Chinese (Traditional): 有 - 擁有Hindi: पास होना - प्राप्त करनाArabic: يملك - يحصل علىBengali: রাখা - থাকা - ভোগ করাRussian: иметьJapanese: 持つ - 持っている - 食べる（食事の場合）Vietnamese: cóKorean: 가지다 - 갖다Turkish: sahip olmakUrdu: رکھنا - ہوناIndonesian: memiliki - punya
Example Sentences
I have a new book.
basic
We had lunch early today.
basic
Do you have time to talk?
natural
I have been there before.
natural
She has two cats.
basic
We should have a coffee sometime.
natural