hers
word
/ˈhɝz/
hurz
/hˈɜːz/
hurz
Definition
"Hers" is a possessive pronoun that means something belongs to a woman or girl. It is used alone, without a noun after it, as in "The blue bag is hers."
Usage & Nuances
Use "hers" alone: "The book is hers," not "hers book." Before a noun, use "her": "her book." It is common in comparisons like "Mine is newer than hers" and in short answers about ownership.
Spanish: el suyo - la suyaPortuguese (BR): o delaPortuguese (PT): o delaChinese (Simplified): 她的（独立所有格）Chinese (Traditional): 她的（獨立所有格）Hindi: उसका - उसकी (स्वतंत्र स्वामित्व रूप, स्त्री के लिए)Arabic: لها - ملكها (للمؤنث)Bengali: তারটাRussian: еёJapanese: 彼女のものVietnamese: của cô ấyKorean: 그녀의 것Turkish: onunkiUrdu: اس کا (عورت)Indonesian: miliknya (perempuan)
Example Sentences
My desk is small, but hers is big.
basic
This red jacket is hers.
basic
That phone is not mine; it is hers.
basic
Don't grab that charger — it's hers.
natural
I thought this seat was free, but apparently it's hers.
natural
Mine keeps breaking, but hers still works perfectly.
natural