there
word
/ˈðɛɹ/
THAIR
/ðˈeə/
THAIR
Definition
A word used to indicate a place or position, either physical or abstract. It can also be used to introduce a subject or to express existence.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English; used in fixed phrases like 'there is/are'. Not to be confused with 'their' (possessive) or 'they're' (they are). Often paired with 'here' for location contrast.
Spanish: allí - ahíPortuguese (BR): lá - aliPortuguese (PT): lá - aliChinese (Simplified): 那里Chinese (Traditional): 那裡Hindi: वहाँArabic: هناكBengali: ওখানে - সেখানে - আছে (অস্তিত্বসূচকভাবে)Russian: там - есть (указание на существование)Japanese: そこ - あそこ - いる／ある（存在を表す）Vietnamese: ở đó - ở kia - có (dùng để chỉ sự tồn tại)Korean: 거기 - 저기 - 있다 (존재를 나타낼 때)Turkish: orada - orası - var (varlık belirtirken)Urdu: وہاں - موجود (وجود ظاہر کرنے کے لئے)Indonesian: di sana - di situ - ada (untuk menyatakan keberadaan)
Example Sentences
Look over there, near the tree.
basic
There are five apples on the table.
basic
Is anyone sitting there?
natural
I wasn't sure if the keys were there or not.
natural
There, I told you it would work!
natural
I will meet you there at 5 pm.
basic