belonging

• Substantiv, das einen Gegenstand oder eine Sache bezeichnet, die jemandem gehört; meist im Plural 'belongings' für persönliches Eigentum verwendet.

A noun referring to an item or possession that someone owns, typically used in the plural form 'belongings' to refer to personal property.

1. PossessionsA2formal

   Items that someone owns, typically personal property.

   Habseligkeiten

   • She packed all her belongings into a suitcase.
   • He left his belongings at the hotel.
   • Please take your belongings with you when you leave.

   Synonymepropertystuff

2. Sense of connectionB2formal

   A feeling of being accepted and comfortable in a particular place or group.

   Zugehörigkeit

   • She felt a strong sense of belonging in her new community.
   • The club gave him a feeling of belonging.
   • Belonging is important for mental well-being.

   Synonymeacceptanceaffiliationcommunityconnectionfitinclusionmembership

   Antonymealienationdetachmentestrangementisolation

• Verb, das angibt, dass etwas jemandes Eigentum ist oder dass jemand zu einer Gruppe gehört bzw. in eine bestimmte Umgebung passt.

A verb used to indicate that something is the property of someone, or that someone is a member of a group or fits a particular environment.

1. Be owned byA1formal

   To be the property of someone.

   Gehören

   • This book belongs to me.
   • The car belongs to my father.
   • Who does this umbrella belong to?

2. A2formal

   To be a member of a group, organization, or family.

   Mitglied sein

   • She belongs to the local book club.
   • He belongs to a political party.
   • They belong to the same sports team.

3. Be in the right placeA2formal

   To be in the correct or appropriate location or situation.

   Am richtigen Platz sein

   • The vase belongs on the shelf.
   • These tools belong in the garage.
   • She feels like she belongs in this city.

   Synonymefitgo

Phrasal-Variantenbelong to