What does possedere in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word possedere in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use possedere in Italian.

The word possedere in Italian means own, be endowed with, possess, have, possess, take. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word possedere

own

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (avere la proprietà) (ownership)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ormai possiedo solo la mia casa e qualche soldo in banca.
All I own is my house and a bit of money in the bank.

be endowed with

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (avere certe doti)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Per disegnare così bene bisogna di certo possedere doti innate.
To draw that well you have to be endowed with certain innate talents.

possess

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (figurato (dominare, assorbire)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
È posseduto dall'odio verso i suoi rivali.
he is overcome with hatred for his rivals.

have, possess, take

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (figurato (sessualmente) (sexually)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La possedette in modo violento sul tavolo della cucina.
He took her violently on the kitchen table.

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