belongs
word · lemma: belong
/bɪˈɫɔŋz/
bi-LAWNGZ
/bɪlˈɒŋz/
bi-LONGZ
Definition
To belong means to be owned by someone, to be the right part of a group or place, or to fit naturally in a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'belong to someone' for ownership and 'belong in/with' for fit or proper place. Learners often confuse it with possession only, but it also expresses membership and emotional fit: 'I don't belong here.'
Spanish: pertenecePortuguese (BR): pertencePortuguese (PT): pertenceChinese (Simplified): 属于 - 归…所有Chinese (Traditional): 屬於 - 歸…所有Hindi: का है - से संबंधित हैArabic: ينتمي إلى - يخصّBengali: অন্তর্গত - মালিকানাধীনRussian: принадлежит - относится (к месту/группе)Japanese: 属する - 所有であるVietnamese: thuộc về - thuộcKorean: 속하다 - 소유이다Turkish: ait olmak - uygun olmakUrdu: تعلق رکھتا ہے - شامل ہوناIndonesian: milik - termasuk
Example Sentences
This bag belongs to my sister.
basic
That book belongs on the top shelf.
basic
He belongs to our soccer team.
basic
Relax, this conversation belongs between us.
natural
After a few months in the city, she finally felt like she belongs.
natural
Honestly, that joke belongs in the trash.
natural