bezittenen

Bezittenen is a German word that translates to "possessed" or "owned" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "besitzen," which means "to possess" or "to own." The word can be used in various contexts to indicate that something or someone belongs to another person or entity, or that something is in someone's control.

In a legal or financial sense, bezittenen can refer to property or assets that are legally owned by an individual or organization. For example, a company might have a list of its bezittenen assets, which would include all the property and resources it owns. Similarly, a person might be described as bezittenen of a particular item, indicating that they are its rightful owner.

The term can also be used in a more abstract sense to describe a state of being controlled or influenced by something. For instance, someone might be described as bezittenen by a particular idea or emotion, suggesting that it has a strong hold over them and influences their thoughts and actions. This usage often implies a lack of complete control or agency on the part of the individual.

In some contexts, particularly in older or more literary German, bezittenen might also be used to describe someone who is possessed by a spirit or supernatural entity, similar to the English word "possessed." However, this usage is less common in modern everyday German. The primary meaning of bezittenen revolves around ownership and possession in a broader sense.