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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>haben (have) vs habere (haber, haver,
avoir)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Does anyone have any information or good sources
that discuss the relationship between the Germanic and Romance verbs that can be
translated as "have"? They look tantalizingly similar, however, I've been
told that they don't have the same origin. Does know of any articles that
treat this problem?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If they are of separate origins, are there articles
or books out there that discuss a possible Sprachbund situation as regards the
similarity of meaning and form of these words? I'd like to be able to find
out if the Romance languages influenced the Germanic languages in the use of
'haben' as an auxiliary verb.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Any information that anyone could provide would be
greatly appreciated!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,<BR>Karen Scott</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>scot0286@umn.edu</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>