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own

own

Meaning of own

English

belonging to a particular person

Deutsch

zu einer bestimmten Person gehörend

own

Pronunciation

British English
/əʊn/
American English
/oʊn/

own with German translation

own usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

This is my own room.

Das ist mein eigenes Zimmer.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

She has her own car.

Sie hat ihr eigenes Auto.

own synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between own, personal, private, and individual

🇬🇧English

Relating to one person; often about private life or use.

A1very often

ENShe keeps her personal things in a locked drawer.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

Not shared with others or not public.

A1very often

ENThis is a private room.

🇬🇧English

Relating to one single person or thing among many.

A1often

ENEach individual student has a different schedule.

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Questions about this word

What does own mean?

belonging to a particular person

How do you pronounce own?

own is pronounced [əʊn].

How is own used in a sentence?

Das ist mein eigenes Zimmer. Translation: This is my own room.

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