Learn how to say “have got” in English. A1 grammar lesson and interactive exercises to help you learn how to use and make short forms like “ve got” and “s got.”
Have Got: Form
We use “have got” to talk about things like relationships, ownership, and physical traits.
“Have got” means the same thing as “have,” but it is more common in British English.
Examples:
- I have got a car. (= I have a car.)
- She has got two brothers.
- We have got a big house.
Form – Affirmative (Positive)
| Subject | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I / You / We / They | have got | I have got a bike. |
| He / She / It | has got | She has got long hair. |
Short forms (contractions):
- I’ve got
- You’ve got
- He’s got
- She’s got
- We’ve got
- They’ve got
Example:
- I’ve got two cats.
- He’s got a new phone.
Negative Form
To make it negative, add not after “have” or “has”.
| Subject | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I / You / We / They | haven’t got | I haven’t got a car. |
| He / She / It | hasn’t got | She hasn’t got any money. |
Example:
- They haven’t got pets.
- He hasn’t got a computer.
Question Form
To make questions, put have/has at the beginning of the sentence.
| Form | Example |
|---|---|
| Have + subject + got…? | Have you got a pen? |
| Has + subject + got…? | Has she got a dog? |
Short answers:
- Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
- Yes, he has. / No, he hasn’t.
Common Uses
We use “have got” to talk about:
- Possessions: I’ve got a new phone.
- Family and friends: She’s got two sisters.
- Appearance: He’s got blue eyes.
- Health: I’ve got a headache.
Quick Summary
| Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Positive | I’ve got a book. |
| Negative | I haven’t got a book. |
| Question | Have you got a book? |
Tip
People in American English usually say “have” instead of “have got”:
- I have a car. (US)
- I have got a car. (UK)
Both are right, but “have got” is more common in British English.
