Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
haver
verb
/ˈhæ.vər/
Definition
to exist or to have, often used as an auxiliary verb in English.
Examples
- Haver problemas é parte da vida. (There are problems in life.)
- Haverá uma reunião amanhã. (There will be a meeting tomorrow.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘haver’ is often used to indicate existence, such as ‘there is’ or ‘there are.’ It can also function as an auxiliary verb to help form compound tenses.
Synonyms
- existir
- ter