On your own Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn
AHN-yer-OWN
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn
ON-yaw-OWN
Definition
To do something without help from others or to be by yourself. It can describe being independent or simply being alone.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal settings. Common in phrases like 'live on your own' (live independently) or 'do it on your own' (without help). Don't confuse with 'by yourself,' which strongly means alone, while 'on your own' can also stress independence.
Spanish: solo - por tu cuentaPortuguese (BR): sozinho(a) - por conta própriaPortuguese (PT): sozinho(a) - por sua contaChinese (Simplified): 独自 - 靠自己Chinese (Traditional): 獨自 - 靠自己Hindi: अपने आपArabic: وحدك - بمفردكBengali: নিজে - একা (স্বাধীনভাবে)Russian: самостоятельно - одинJapanese: 自分で - 一人でVietnamese: tự mình - một mìnhKorean: 혼자서 - 스스로Turkish: kendi başına - tek başınaUrdu: اپنے طور پر - اکیلےIndonesian: sendiri - sendiri saja
Example Sentences
She lives on her own in the city.
basic
Can you do this on your own?
basic
He ate dinner on his own last night.
basic
Sometimes it's good to travel on your own and discover new things.
natural
You'll have to figure this out on your own.
natural
I can't be on my own all weekend—I'll get bored!
natural