Our Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈaʊɝ/, /ˈaʊɹ/, /ˈɑɹ/

OWR

UK

/ˈaʊə/

OW-uh

Definition

Belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people. It is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership by a group that includes the speaker.

Usage & Nuances

Used as a possessive adjective before nouns (e.g., our house). It is always plural in possession, never singular. Common in everyday and formal language. Do not confuse with "us" (object pronoun).

• Spanish: nuestro - nuestra - nuestros - nuestras
• Portuguese (BR): nosso - nossa - nossos - nossas
• Portuguese (PT): nosso - nossa - nossos - nossas
• Chinese (Simplified): 我们的
• Chinese (Traditional): 我們的
• Hindi: हमारा - हमारी - हमारे
• Arabic: لنا - خاصتنا
• Bengali: আমাদের
• Russian: наш
• Japanese: 私たちの
• Vietnamese: của chúng tôi
• Korean: 우리의
• Turkish: bizim
• Urdu: ہمارا
• Indonesian: kami - kita

Example Sentences

This is our car.

basic

Our school is very big.

basic

We found our keys on the table.

basic

Is this our seat?

natural

Let's meet at our favorite cafe later.

natural

I think our team will win the championship.

natural