Learning language
Translation language
verb · A1 · very often · UK/US

haben

have

Meaning of haben

etwas besitzen oder in seinem Besitz haben

Learn haben with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
A1very often

haben fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
DE[ˈhaː.bən]
have
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

haben with English translation

haben usage examples

Usage examples will appear here with translation and context.

Learn by topic

haben belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

habenhave
kochencook
sich ändernchange
bindentie
folgenfollow
setzenset
entfernenremove

haben synonyms

Related words worth learning together

bekommen
Means to get or receive something; it is about becoming the possessor of something, not already owning it.
erhalten
Means to receive, often in a formal or official way; it sounds more literary and formal than bekommen.
kriegen
A colloquial word meaning to get or receive; very common in speech, but less neutral and more informal than bekommen.
Learn 3 related words for free
🇩🇪de

Means to get or receive something; it is about becoming the possessor of something, not already owning it.

A1Very Often
E
🇩🇪de
erhalten

Means to receive, often in a formal or official way; it sounds more literary and formal than bekommen.

A1Often
K
🇩🇪de
kriegen

A colloquial word meaning to get or receive; very common in speech, but less neutral and more informal than bekommen.

A1Very Often

What's the difference

Related words and lists for haben

How to pronounce haben and what this word means

haben means have. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce haben

[ˈhaː.bən]

haben translation

have

haben transcription

[ˈhaː.bən]

Questions about this word

haben meaning: what does it mean?

etwas besitzen oder in seinem Besitz haben

haben pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

haben is pronounced as [ˈhaː.bən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn haben in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.