belong
word
/bɪˈɫɔŋ/
bi-LAWNG
/bɪlˈɒŋ/
bi-LONG
Definition
To be the property of someone, or to be the right member of a group, place, or situation. It is often used to talk about ownership and about feeling accepted somewhere.
Usage & Nuances
Usually followed by 'to': 'This book belongs to me.' For group/place meaning, common patterns are 'belong in', 'belong here', and 'belong with'. Do not use it in the passive. 'Belonging' as a noun usually appears in the plural: 'personal belongings'.
Spanish: pertenecer - ser dePortuguese (BR): pertencer - ser dePortuguese (PT): pertencer - ser deChinese (Simplified): 属于 - 归…所有Chinese (Traditional): 屬於 - 歸…所有Hindi: का होना - संबंधित होनाArabic: ينتمي إلى - يخصّBengali: অন্তর্ভুক্ত হওয়া - মালিকানা থাকাRussian: принадлежать - быть частьюJapanese: 属する - 所属するVietnamese: thuộc về - thuộc vàoKorean: 속하다Turkish: ait olmak - bir yere/şeye ait olmakUrdu: تعلق ہونا - کسی گروہ یا جگہ کا حصہ ہوناIndonesian: milik - termasuk - menjadi bagian
Example Sentences
These shoes belong in the closet, not on the floor.
basic
Come sit with us — you belong here as much as anyone else.
natural
This bag belongs to my sister.
basic
I never felt like I belonged at that school.
basic
After a few months in the city, I finally belonged.
natural
Wait, does this charger belong to you or to Jake?
natural