Belong under Meaning in English
expression
bɪˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈəndɝ
bi-LAWNG UN-der
bɪlˈɒŋ/ /ˈʌndɐ
bil-ONG UN-duh
Definition
To be correctly placed in a particular group, category, heading, or classification.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal, academic, or organizational contexts when talking about classification, not for physical position. Common in questions like 'Does this belong under science or history?' Not interchangeable with 'belong to' (ownership).
Spanish: pertenecer a (categoría) - clasificarse comoPortuguese (BR): pertencer a (categoria) - classificar-se comoPortuguese (PT): pertencer a (categoria) - classificar-se comoChinese (Simplified): 属于（某类） - 归属于Chinese (Traditional): 屬於（某類） - 歸屬於Hindi: (श्रेणी के अंतर्गत) होना - (वर्ग में) आनाArabic: يندرج تحت - يندرج ضمنBengali: শ্রেণিভুক্ত হওয়া - অন্তর্ভুক্ত হওয়া (বিভাগ/শ্রেণিতে)Russian: относиться к (категории) - попадать подJapanese: ～に分類される - ～のカテゴリに入るVietnamese: thuộc mục - nằm trong (danh mục/loại)Korean: ~에 해당하다 - ~에 속하다 (분류/카테고리)Turkish: altında yer almak - bir kategoriye girmekUrdu: کے تحت آنا - کسی زمرے میں شامل ہوناIndonesian: termasuk dalam - masuk ke (kategori/klasifikasi)
Example Sentences
Fruits like apples belong under the 'food' category.
basic
This book belongs under science, not history.
basic
Which section does this file belong under?
basic
All recipes for desserts belong under this tab on the website.
natural
Does this complaint belong under customer service or technical support?
natural
I'm not sure if this artwork belongs under modern or contemporary art.
natural