our
word
/ˈaʊɝ/, /ˈaʊɹ/, /ˈɑɹ/
OWR
/ˈaʊə/
OW-uh
Definition
Belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people. It is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership by a group that includes the speaker.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a possessive adjective before nouns (e.g., our house). It is always plural in possession, never singular. Common in everyday and formal language. Do not confuse with "us" (object pronoun).
Spanish: nuestro - nuestra - nuestros - nuestrasPortuguese (BR): nosso - nossa - nossos - nossasPortuguese (PT): nosso - nossa - nossos - nossasChinese (Simplified): 我们的Chinese (Traditional): 我們的Hindi: हमारा - हमारी - हमारेArabic: لنا - خاصتناBengali: আমাদেরRussian: нашJapanese: 私たちのVietnamese: của chúng tôiKorean: 우리의Turkish: bizimUrdu: ہماراIndonesian: kami - kita
Example Sentences
Our school is very big.
basic
Is this our seat?
natural
Let's meet at our favorite cafe later.
natural
We found our keys on the table.
basic
I think our team will win the championship.
natural
This is our car.
basic