sahip olmak
verb
Pronunciation: /SA-heep ohl-MAK/
English Meaning
to have, to own
“sahip olmak” in Example Sentences
Büyük bir eve sahip olmak istiyorum.
I want to own a big house.
Şirket üç otele sahip.
The company owns three hotels.
Bu ülke zengin bir tarihe sahip.
This country has a rich history.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| sahibim | I own / I have |
| sahip oldum | I came to own / I gained |
Usage Note
The related noun 'sahip' means 'owner': 'ev sahibi' (landlord / host).
Grammar & Usage
In everyday speech possession is usually expressed with 'var/yok' ('Arabam var' – I have a car); 'sahip olmak' is more formal and takes the dative ('bir eve sahip olmak').
Word Origin & Etymology
Arabic 'ṣāḥib' (companion/owner) + Turkic 'olmak'.
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