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gehören

belong

Meaning of gehören

be part of

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German[ɡəˈhøː.ʁən]
belong
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gehören with English translation

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gehören 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.

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gehören synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between gehören / zählen / Teil sein / zu einer Gruppe gehören / zu jemandem gehören / unterstehen

🇩🇪German
gehören

Means to be a member of or to belong to a group, organization, or category. Often sounds more formal and membership-based.

A2Often

Er gehört einer internationalen Organisation an.

Он принадлежит к международной организации.

🇩🇪German

With 'zu', it means to count as part of something or to be included in a group/category. Slightly more abstract than 'gehören'.

A2Very Often

Dieses Buch zählt zu den Klassikern.

Эта книга относится к классике.

T
🇩🇪German
Teil sein

A direct and simple way to say 'to be part of'. Used for general, neutral descriptions of belonging to a group, event, or system.

A2Often

Ich möchte Teil sein von diesem Projekt.

Я хочу быть частью этого проекта.

Z
🇩🇪German
zu einer Gruppe gehören

Specifies belonging to a group. Used when you want to name the collective, community, or set of people directly.

A2Often

Viele Jugendliche wollen zu einer Gruppe gehören.

Многие подростки хотят принадлежать к какой-то группе.

Z
🇩🇪German
zu jemandem gehören

Means to belong to someone. Often used for objects, people, or animals, and sometimes for emotional or social attachment.

A2Often

Dieses Fahrrad gehört meiner Schwester.

Этот велосипед принадлежит моей сестре.

U
🇩🇪German
unterstehen

Means to be subordinate to or under the responsibility of someone/something. It is more about hierarchy or administration than simple belonging.

A2Rarely

Die Abteilung untersteht direkt der Geschäftsleitung.

Отдел непосредственно подчиняется руководству.

P
🇩🇪German
passen

Mainly means 'to fit' or 'to suit'. It only relates indirectly to belonging, for example when something suits someone, not when it belongs to them.

A2Very Often

Der Schlüssel passt zum Schloss.

Ключ подходит к замку.

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

how to pronounce gehören

[ɡəˈhøː.ʁən]

gehören translation

belong

gehören transcription

[ɡəˈhøː.ʁən]

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gehören meaning: what does it mean?

zu einer Gruppe, Organisation oder Gemeinschaft gehören; Teil von etwas sein

gehören pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

gehören is pronounced as [ɡəˈhøː.ʁən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is gehören part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, gehören (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 gehören part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, gehören (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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