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they're

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/ðeɪər/ · they-re

A contraction of 'they are', used to indicate that the subject is plural.

Meanings

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A contraction of 'they are', used to indicate that the subject is plural.

یہ 'وہ لوگ ہیں' کا ایک مختصر شکل ہے، جسے یہ ظاہر کرنے کے لئے استعمال کیا جاتا ہے کہ موضوع جمع میں ہے۔

وہ لوگ ہیں

wo log hain

Synonyms

they areیہ لوگ ہیںوہ لوگ ہیںیہ ہیں

Common Collocations

  • they're going
  • they're coming
  • they're here

Example Sentences

They're going to the market.

وہ لوگ بازار جا رہے ہیں۔

wo log bazaar ja rahe hain.

They're excited about the trip.

وہ لوگ سفر کے بارے میں پرجوش ہیں۔

wo log safar ke bare mein purjosh hain.

They're my friends.

وہ لوگ میرے دوست ہیں۔

wo log mere dost hain.

Easily Confused With

their:'Their' indicates possession, while 'they're' is a contraction of 'they are'.
there:'There' indicates a place, while 'they're' is a contraction of 'they are'.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of it as 'they' + 'are' = they're.

Picture a group of people (they) with their hands raised saying 'We are here!' abbreviated to 'They're here!'

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "they are" — contraction of 'they are'

First known use: 16th century

The contraction 'they're' has been in use since at least the 16th century, stemming from the need for more fluid and conversational English.