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belong

belong

Meaning of belong

be part of

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Pronunciation
British English/tə bɪˈlɒŋ/
American English/tu bɪˈlɔŋ/
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belong with German translation

belong usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

He wants to belong to the group that preserves old songs.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

These crafts belong to the island's traditional artisans.

Learn by topic

belong belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

belonggehören
showerDusche
elevatorAufzug
towelHandtuch
TVFernseher
viewAussicht
breakfastFrühstück

belong synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between belong / own / possess / have / pertain to / be affiliated with

🇬🇧English

Specifies active possession or ownership by someone; stronger than 'belong' in agency.

A2Often

They own three houses.

P
🇬🇧English
possess

Formal word for owning or having a quality; more formal and less common than 'have' or 'own'.

B2Rarely

He possesses great skill as a carpenter.

🇬🇧English

Very general verb used for possession among many other meanings; less specific than 'belong'.

A1Very Often

I have a bicycle.

P
🇬🇧English
pertain to

Formal phrase meaning to relate to or concern a subject or area; not about ownership.

B2Rarely

These rules pertain to student conduct.

B
🇬🇧English
be affiliated with

Indicates official association or connection, typically between organizations or institutions.

B2Rarely

The college is affiliated with the national university.

B
🇬🇧English
be a member of

Specifies formal membership of a group, club, organization or body.

A2Often

She is a member of the local choir.

R
🇬🇧English
relate to

Means to have a connection or relevance to something; used for topics, ideas and experiences.

B1Often

That comment doesn't relate to the main point.

B
🇬🇧English
be associated with

Indicates a connection or link between people, things, or ideas; often used for neutral associations.

B2Often

The illness is often associated with poor diet.

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How to pronounce belong and what this word means

belong means belong. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce belong

/tə bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong translation

belong

belong examples

He wants to belong to the group that preserves old songs.

belong transcription

/tə bɪˈlɒŋ/, /tu bɪˈlɔŋ/

Questions about this word

belong meaning: what does it mean?

be part of

belong pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

belong is pronounced as /tə bɪˈlɒŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

belong definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He wants to belong to the group that preserves old songs. Translation: Он хочет принадлежать группе, которая сохраняет старинные песни.

Is belong part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, belong can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is belong part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, belong can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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