its
word
/ˈɪts/, /ɪts/
ITS
/ˈɪts/
ITS
Definition
'Its' is a possessive adjective used to show that something belongs to or is related to a thing or an animal (not a person).
Usage & Nuances
Always use 'its' (no apostrophe) for possession (The cat licked its paw). Do not confuse with "it's" (it is or it has). 'Its' is never used for people.
Spanish: su (de una cosa o animal) - sus (de una cosa o animal)Portuguese (BR): seu (de algo ou animal) - sua (de algo ou animal) - seus - suasPortuguese (PT): seu (de algo ou animal) - sua (de algo ou animal) - seus - suasChinese (Simplified): 它的Chinese (Traditional): 它的Hindi: उसका (किसी वस्तु/जानवर के लिए)Arabic: له (لشيء أو حيوان)Bengali: তার - সেটিরRussian: его - её - этогоJapanese: そのVietnamese: của nóKorean: 그것의Turkish: onunUrdu: اس کاIndonesian: nya
Example Sentences
The dog wagged its tail.
basic
The book lost its cover.
basic
Every flower has its own beauty.
natural
My phone stopped working because its battery died.
natural
Don't judge a book by its cover.
natural
The company changed its name.
basic