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belongings

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/bɪˈlɔŋɪŋz/ · be-long-ings

possessions or things owned by someone.

Meanings

nounformal

possessions or things owned by someone.

کسی کی ملکیت یا چیزیں جو کسی کے پاس ہیں۔

ملکیتیں

malikiyatein

Synonyms

possessionsbelongingseffectsملکیتیںاشیاءچیزیں

Antonyms

abandonmentlossترکہکھو دینا

Common Collocations

  • personal belongings
  • valuables and belongings
  • traveling with belongings

Example Sentences

Make sure to keep your belongings safe.

یہ یقینی بنائیں کہ آپ کی ملکیتیں محفوظ رہیں۔

Yeh yaqeen banaain keh aap ki malikiyatein mehfooz rahain.

All of her belongings were packed in the suitcase.

اس کی تمام ملکیتیں سوٹ کیس میں پیک کی گئی تھیں۔

Is ki tamaam malikiyatein suitcase mein pack ki gayi thin.

He lost his belongings during the trip.

سفر کے دوران اس کی ملکیتیں کھو گئیں۔

Safar ke doran is ki malikiyatein kho gayin.

Easily Confused With

belong:Belong is a verb that indicates possession or relationship, while belongings are the things that a person owns.

Word Family

belong
verbمنتسب ہونا
belonged
verbمنتسب ہوا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'belongings' as the things that 'belong' to you.

Imagine a suitcase filled with your personal items.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "be- + longian" — to belong, to be a member of

First known use: 14th century

The word 'belonging' developed from Middle English and has roots in Old English, where 'longian' referred to the idea of attachment or relationship.