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belonging

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/bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ · be-long-ing

The state of being a part of or connected to something.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being a part of or connected to something.

کسی چیز کا حصہ ہونے یا اس سے منسلک ہونے کی حالت۔

ملکیت

malkiyat

Formal: ملکیت

Synonyms

ownershipaffiliationconnectionملکیتانحصاروابستگی

Antonyms

estrangementalienationdisconnectionخود مختاریاجنبیمنقطع

Common Collocations

  • sense of belonging
  • sense of ownership
  • feeling of belonging

Example Sentences

The sense of belonging is essential for mental well-being.

ملکیت کا احساس ذہنی صحت کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Malkiyat ka ehsaas zehni sehat ke liye zaroori hai.

His belonging to the community made a significant difference in his life.

اس کا کمیونٹی سے تعلق اس کی زندگی میں ایک بڑی تبدیلی لایا۔

Us ka community se talaq is ki zindagi mein aik bari tabdeeli laya.

Belonging to a group can provide support and encouragement.

کسی گروہ سے وابستگی مدد اور حوصلہ افزائی فراہم کر سکتی ہے۔

Kisi giroh se wabastagi madad aur hosla afzai faraham kar sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

belong:Belong is the verb form, whereas belonging is the noun form indicating the state of being.

Word Family

belong
verbتعلق رکھنا
belonged
verbتعلق رکھنا (ماضی)
belongings
nounملکیتیں

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'belonging' as 'being long with' someone or something.

Imagine a group of friends all standing together, symbolizing connection and togetherness.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

اُس کے ساتھ چلنے کا ملتا ہے جو خاموش ، میرے جیسا کوئی تو ہو، اُس کے ساتھ کسی کا تعلق ہے۔

Us ke sath chalne ka milta hai jo khamosh, Mere jaisa koi to ho, us ke sath kisi ka talaq hai.

I find someone to walk with in silence, May there be someone like me, with whom I have a connection.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جوڑی جوڑی ہوتی ہیں۔

Jodi jodi hoti hain.

Pairs are always made.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "belongen" — to go along with, to be a part of

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from Old English 'belongen', signifying attachment or connection to something or someone.