Dutch · Verbs & Actions
hebben
to have
Beginnerverb
Definition
To possess or own something.
Example
Ik heb een nieuwe fiets.
I have a new bicycle.
Etymology
'Hebben' originates from Old Dutch 'habban', which is related to the Proto-Germanic form *habōną meaning 'to own or possess'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hebben' is used extensively in both spoken and written Dutch, in casual and formal contexts, and is essential in grammatical structures.