In English, we use the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) to express age, not 'have' or 'has' (e.g., 'I am 53' instead of 'I have 53 years'), which differs from many other languages where 'have' is commonly used for age.
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Why English Says “I Am 53” and Not “I Have 53 Years".Añadido:
So, why do we say there are many people here instead of saying have many people here?
Because English uses two different structures when talking about existence and possession. There is and there are show existence. For example, there is a book on the table. It exists.
There are many people here. Having has show possession.
I have a car.
She has a dog.
If something exists, there is and there are.
If someone has possession of something, have or has.
But, here's the common mistake.
In many languages, people use have for age. I have 53. But, in English, we use to be. I am 53.
So, age uses to be.
Speak clearly and be understood.
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