Zoeken
to belong
01
toebehoren, de eigendom zijn van
to be one's property
Transitive: to belong to sb
02
behoren, zich op zijn gemak voelen
to feel comfortable or happy in a particular place or situation or with a specific group of people
Intransitive
Example
As soon as she walked into the art studio, she knew she had found a place where she truly belonged.
After moving to a new city, it took him some time to find a group of friends where he truly belonged.
She always felt like she belonged in the small coastal town where she grew up.
03
behoren, passen
to be in the right place or situation; to have a natural connection or fit within a particular context or environment
Intransitive: to belong somewhere
Example
The ancient artifacts truly belonged in the museum, providing visitors with a glimpse into the past.
The old leather-bound books seemed to belong in the library, where they added a sense of history and knowledge.
The vibrant and expressive paintings truly belonged in the art gallery.
04
behoren tot, vallen onder
to be classified in a class or category
Transitive: to belong to a category | to belong in a category
Example
Due to habitat loss, the rare species of butterflies now sadly belong in the endangered species list.
The suspenseful plot and unexpected twists in the novel clearly indicate that it belongs in the mystery genre of literature.
05
behoren, deel uitmaken van
to be a natural and integral part or attribute of a person or thing
Transitive: to belong to sth
06
behoren tot, lid zijn van
to be a member of a group, organization, etc.
Transitive: to belong to a group
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