Of Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈəv/

UHV

UK

/ˈɒv/

OV

Definition

Used to show belonging, origin, or connection between things. It often indicates that something belongs to or comes from something else.

Usage & Nuances

Very common preposition used in many fixed expressions like 'a cup of tea', 'part of the problem', or 'fear of heights'. It does not translate word-for-word in every language and is often omitted or replaced by different particles. Used for origin, parts, possession, material, and many other relations.

• Spanish: de
• Portuguese (BR): de
• Portuguese (PT): de
• Chinese (Simplified): 的
• Chinese (Traditional): 的
• Hindi: का - के - की
• Arabic: من
• Bengali: -এর - এর - এর মধ্যে - থেকে
• Russian: из - от - у - о
• Japanese: の - について
• Vietnamese: của - về - từ
• Korean: 의 - 에 대한 - 에서
• Turkish: -in - -ın - -un - -ün - hakkında
• Urdu: کا - کی - کے
• Indonesian: dari - milik - tentang

Example Sentences

I drank a glass of water.

basic

The cover of the book is blue.

basic

She is a friend of mine.

basic

I'm tired of waiting for the bus.

natural

She spoke of her experiences abroad.

natural

That smell is typical of this restaurant.

natural