I have got a brother.
- Language
- English
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Verbs: To be, Have got, and Modals
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
"Have got" is a way to say that you own or possess something, or that you have something with you.
When to use it
Use "have got" to talk about things you own (like a car or a pet), family members, or physical characteristics (like blue eyes). It is also used to talk about things you must do (obligation) in informal English.
Key forms
- I have got / I've got
- You have got / You've got
- He/She/It has got / He's got / She's got / It's got
- We have got / We've got
- They have got / They've got
Examples
She has got a new bike.
We have got two cats.
They have got a big house.
Tips
- Use "has got" for he, she, it.
- "Have got" is often used in spoken English, especially in British English.
- In questions and negatives, use "have" or "has" before the subject: "Have you got...?", "He hasn't got..."
Exceptions and edge cases
- "Have got" is not usually used for actions (use "have" alone for actions like 'have breakfast').