Belong to Meaning in English
expression
bɪˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
bi-LAWNG TOO, bi-LAWNG tuh, bi-LAWNG ti
bɪlˈɒŋ/ /tˈuː
bi-LONG TOO
Definition
To be owned by someone or something, or to be part of a group or category.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English. Used for ownership ('This pen belongs to me') and membership/group inclusion ('She belongs to a club'). Never used for physical location—don't say 'The keys belong on the table' (use 'go' or 'are kept' instead). Often used with 'to + person/group'.
Spanish: pertenecer aPortuguese (BR): pertencer aPortuguese (PT): pertencer aChinese (Simplified): 属于Chinese (Traditional): 屬於Hindi: का होना - से संबंधित होनाArabic: يخص - ينتمي إلىBengali: অন্তর্গত হওয়া - মালিকানা থাকাRussian: принадлежатьJapanese: 属するVietnamese: thuộc vềKorean: 속하다Turkish: ait olmakUrdu: کا ہونا - سے تعلق رکھناIndonesian: milik - termasuk
Example Sentences
This book belongs to Sarah.
basic
Who does this umbrella belong to?
basic
I belong to the chess club at school.
basic
All these paintings belong to the museum.
natural
Do you feel like you belong to this community?
natural
The shoes on the porch belong to my brother.
natural