This is the 5542nd most frequent German word.
besitzt
"Besitzt" means "owns" or "possesses" in English.
The word 'besitzt' here indicates ownership of tangible property.
Sie besitzt ein schönes Haus am See.
She owns a beautiful house by the lake.
Here, 'besitzt' is used to express possession of intangible quality or skill.
Er besitzt große Kenntnisse in der Physik.
He possesses great knowledge in physics.
In this sentence, 'besitzt' emphasizes a characteristic or feature inherent in the item described.