Ich habe
I have
Language note: Often used in past tense constructions.
Culture note: Can start stories about personal experiences.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ich
[ich]
I
The subject pronoun for the first person singular.
Ich habe gestern eine neue Jacke gekauft.
I bought a new jacket yesterday.
habe
[HAH-beh]
Have
Used with a past participle to indicate a completed action.
Ich habe eine ähnliche Jacke gesehen.
I have seen a similar jacket.
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