auf verb

aufhaben

hat auf · hat aufgehabt · hatte auf
Based on: auf, haben
1.

to be open

Opposite: zuhaben
(In the context with stores and other venues. There's no real difference to "auf sein" except with "haben" it sounds a bit more like it's about the team. Also no real difference to "offen haben". It's just a wee bit more colloquial.)
Examples
  • Der Supermarkt hat heute bis um 8 auf.
  • The supermarket is open till 8 today.
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2.

to wear

(For things you put on, like caps and hats. NOT for condoms, though :).)
Examples
  • Ich hatte meine neuen Schuhe an.
  • I was wearing my new shoes.
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3.

to have

(ONLY for homework.)
Examples
  • Na, was hast du in Mathe auf?
  • What's your homework in math?
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“haben” and its Prefix Versions
Most of you know that "haben" means "to have". But "haben" also has a lot of really common prefix versions. Today, we'll go over them with lots of examples.

Vocab:

haben, anhaben, aufhaben, abhaben, mithaben, vorhaben


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“aufhaben” – Prefix Verbs Explained
"aufhaben" can mean "to wear" and "to be open". And "draufhaben" means "to be good at something". Today, we'll learn why with lots of examples.

Vocab:

auf-, aufhaben, raufhaben, draufhaben

“aufhaben” – Prefix Verbs Explained
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How many meanings does the German word 'aufhaben' have?

aufhaben has 3 distinct meanings: 1. to be open, 2. to wear , 3. to have.

What is the past tense of 'aufhaben'?

hat aufgehabt / hatte auf

What is the er/sie/es form of 'aufhaben'?

er/sie/es hat auf

What is 'aufhaben' related to?

The word 'aufhaben' is related to auf and haben.

Where can I learn more about 'aufhaben'?

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“haben” and its Prefix Versions
Most of you know that "haben" means "to have". But "haben" also has a lot of really common prefix versions. Today, we'll go over them with lots of examples.
Vocab: haben, anhaben, aufhaben, abhaben, mithaben, vorhaben
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“aufhaben” – Prefix Verbs Explained
"aufhaben" can mean "to wear" and "to be open". And "draufhaben" means "to be good at something". Today, we'll learn why with lots of examples.
Vocab: auf-, aufhaben, raufhaben, draufhaben
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