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Lesson Script

Das Verb "Haben"
The verb "Haben"

I have two sisters.
Ich habe zwei Schwestern.

I have a guitar.
Ich habe eine Gitarre.

I have luck.
Ich habe Glück.

You have many books.
Du hast viele Bücher.

You have nice parents.
Du hast nette Eltern.

You have one try.
Du hast einen Versuch.

She has a green car.
Sie hat ein grünes Auto.

He has bad luck.
Er hat Pech.

Sam has three friends.
Sam hat drei Freunde.

It has a few advantages.
Es hat einige Vorteile.

We have rice at home.
Wir haben Reis zu Hause.

We have a dog.
Wir haben einen Hund.

We still have coffee.
Wir haben noch Kaffee.

You guys have a good chance.
Ihr habt eine gute Chance.

You guys have a nice house.
Ihr habt ein schönes Haus.

You guys still have four hours.
Ihr habt noch vier Stunden.

They have fish on sale.
Sie haben Fisch im Angebot.

They have enough money.
Sie haben genug Geld.

They have a new cat.
Sie haben eine neue Katze.

It's his birthday today.
Er hat heute Geburtstag.

I am free now.
Ich habe jetzt frei.

You have no brother.
Du hast keinen Bruder.

They have no time.
Sie haben keine Zeit.

She is afraid.
Sie hat Angst.

I am hungry.
Ich habe Hunger.

You are thirsty.

Du hast Durst. 


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