# habhaft

habhaft is a German adjective meaning “in possession”. Forms: habhafter, am habhaftesten.

## Forms

- Comparative: habhafter
- Superlative: am habhaftesten

## In other languages

- Русский: einer Sache habhaft werden — завладеть чем-л.

## Meanings

1. _with werden_ in possession
   - Die Polizei konnte seiner nicht habhaft werden, er ist noch auf freiem Fuß. — The police were not able to get hold of him; he is still on the loose.
2. _archaic · regional_ hearty, rich (of food)
3. _archaic_ wealthy

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