This is the 3277th most frequent Dutch word.
hebben
"Hebben" means "to have" in English.
Here, 'heb' functions as the auxiliary verb in the perfect tense.
Ik heb een boek gelezen.
I have read a book.
In this sentence, 'hebben' is used as the main verb to indicate possession.
Zij hebben een hond.
They have a dog.
In this question, 'heb' is used as part of a colloquial expression for experiencing hunger.