My Meaning in English
word
/ˈmaɪ/
MYE
/mˈaɪ/
MYE
Definition
A word used before a noun to show that something belongs to or is connected with the speaker.
Usage & Nuances
Used informally and formally; always a possessive determiner. Commonly combined with family members ('my mother'), objects ('my phone'), or feelings ('my idea'). Learners may confuse with 'mine' which is a pronoun used alone.
Spanish: miPortuguese (BR): meu - minhaPortuguese (PT): meu - minhaChinese (Simplified): 我的Chinese (Traditional): 我的Hindi: मेरा - मेरी - मेरेArabic: لي - خاصتيBengali: আমারRussian: мой - моя - моё - моиJapanese: 私のVietnamese: của tôiKorean: 내 - 제Turkish: benimUrdu: میرا - میری - میرےIndonesian: saya
Example Sentences
This is my book.
basic
My mother is at home.
basic
I lost my keys.
basic
That’s my favorite café nearby.
natural
Do you like my new jacket?
natural
My phone just died, can I borrow yours?
natural