belongings
/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋz/noun
उच्चारण बिलॉंगिङ्ज़
सामान
Basic word
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[pl.]
the things that you own that can be moved, that is, not land or buildings
सामान
- personal belongings
- Please keep your belongings with you on the train.
- The flood destroyed most of their belongings.
+ 1 more example
- He packed his few belongings into a small bag.
Synonyms possessions things effects property
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
belongings (plural noun)
Belongings is always plural and takes a plural verb. It names the things you own and can carry, such as clothes and bags, not land or buildings.
'Belongings' हमेशा plural है और इसके साथ plural verb आती है। यह उन वस्तुओं का नाम है जो आपकी हों और उठाई जा सकें, जैसे कपड़े और थैले, ज़मीन या इमारतें नहीं।
- All her belongings were packed in two suitcases.
- His belongings were scattered on the floor.
personal belongings / one's belongings
The phrase personal belongings is common in notices. A possessive such as her or their often comes before belongings.
Notices में 'personal belongings' phrase आम है। Belongings से पहले प्रायः her या their जैसा possessive आता है।
- Passengers must look after their personal belongings.
- Please collect your belongings before leaving.
no singular, no a / an: use items / pieces / possessions
Belongings has no singular form for counting. Use an item, a piece of luggage or a possession instead of a belonging.
'Belongings' का गिनने के लिए singular रूप नहीं है। 'A belonging' की जगह an item, a piece of luggage या a possession प्रयोग करें।
- He lost several items, but his watch was his most valued possession.
pack / lose / leave behind belongings
Typical verbs with belongings describe moving or losing things: pack, collect, gather, lose, leave behind, steal.
'Belongings' के साथ आने वाली सामान्य क्रियाएँ सामान ले जाने या खोने का वर्णन करती हैं: pack, collect, gather, lose, leave behind, steal।
- The flood victims had to leave their belongings behind.
- The thief stole her belongings from the train.
+Collocations 4
verb + belongings
packcollectgatherloseleave behindguard
- Radhika gathered her belongings and left the hall.
adjective + belongings
personalpreciousworldlyfewmeagre
- The refugees carried only a few meagre belongings.
belongings + preposition phrase
in a bagin the lockeron the seatin the cloakroom
- Leave your belongings in the cloakroom before entering the exam hall.
possessive + belongings
myhertheirthe passengers'the guests'
- The guests' belongings were kept safe in the hotel store.
“More examples 5
- The police returned the stolen belongings to their owners.
पुलिस ने चोरी की गई वस्तुएँ उनके मालिकों को लौटा दीं।
- The flood washed away the villagers' homes and belongings.
बाढ़ ने ग्रामीणों के घर और सामान बहा दिए।
- Please do not leave your belongings unattended on the platform.
कृपया प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पर अपना सामान बिना देखभाल के न छोड़िए।
- Radhika packed her belongings neatly before leaving for the hostel.
राधिका ने छात्रावास जाने से पहले अपना सामान करीने से बाँधा।
- The hotel is not responsible for the loss of the guests' belongings.
होटल मेहमानों के सामान के खोने के लिए उत्तरदायी नहीं है।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ His belongings was stolen on the train.
✓ His belongings were stolen on the train.
Belongings is plural and needs were.
'Belongings' plural है और इसके साथ 'were' आता है।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
§Grammar and usage
Belongings is always plural.
Belongings सदा plural है।