hatte

Meaning and Usage

The word "hatte" is the past tense form of the verb "haben" (to have) in the first and third person singular. It means "had" in English and is used to indicate possession or past actions.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "hatte" is the past tense form of the verb "haben." It is derived from the infinitive "haben" with the addition of the past tense marker "te." Its etymology can be traced back to the Old High German "habēta" and the Middle High German "habe," both meaning "had."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "hatte" and its English counterpart "had" are past tense forms of the verb "to have" and serve the same grammatical function.

Example Sentences

1. Ich hatte kein Geld. (I had no money.)
2. Sie hatte eine gute Zeit. (She had a good time.)

Memory Tips

Link "hatte" to "had" in English, and practice using it in past tense sentences to reinforce its usage.

Additional Vocabulary

Related forms: hatte (I/they had), hattest (you had), hatten (we/they had), hattet (you had, plural form)