die Besitzung, -en
property
The German word "Besitzung" refers to "possession" or "ownership." It is derived from the root word "Besitz," which means "possession" itself. The suffix "-ung" indicates the action or state related to that root concept.
Similar words in German include "Eigentum" (property or ownership), "Besitz" (possession), and "Bescheidenheit" (making it more formal).
The difference between "Besitzung" and these similar words lies in their nuances; for example, "Eigenstum" often carries a legal connotation of ownership, while "Besitz" can refer more generally to the act of having or holding something. "Besitzung" is less commonly used compared to the more direct terms for possession.
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Examples
Der alte Hof gehört zur größten Besitzung in der Gegend.noun
The old farm belongs to the largest property in the area.
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