hin|gehören
Translation
to belong (somewhere)
Examples
Diese alten Bücher gehören auf den Dachboden.
These old books belong in the attic.
Ich habe das Gefühl, dass ich nicht hierher hingehöre.
I have the feeling that I don't belong here.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((somewhere)) to belong somewhere These books belong on the shelf.
Similar Words
passen (to fit), seinen Platz haben (to have its place)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix `hin-` (towards there) and the verb `gehören` (to belong). Literally 'to belong there'.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting something 'hin' (there) where it 'gehört' (belongs).