owning
word · lemma: own
/ˈoʊnɪŋ/
/ˈəʊnɪŋ/
Definition
Having something as your property or being the legal possessor of something.
Usage & Nuances
'Owning' is the gerund form of 'own,' often used for possession of things (houses, cars, pets) or discussing experiences ('owning your mistakes' means accepting responsibility). Not used for temporary holding ('borrowing' or 'renting').
Spanish: poseer - tenerPortuguese (BR): possuir - terPortuguese (PT): possuir - terChinese (Simplified): 拥有Chinese (Traditional): 擁有Hindi: स्वामित्व रखना - मालिक होनाArabic: امتلاكBengali: মালিকানা থাকা - নিজের হিসাবে রাখাRussian: владеть - иметьJapanese: 所有しているVietnamese: sở hữuKorean: 소유하다Turkish: sahip olmakUrdu: مالک ہوناIndonesian: memiliki
Example Sentences
They are thinking about owning a dog.
basic
She is owning her own home for the first time.
basic
Owning a car means you are responsible for its care.
basic
He's not just renting the shop, he's owning the whole building now.
natural
Owning up to your mistakes takes real courage.
natural
For some people, owning their own business is a lifelong dream.
natural