angehören
Translation
to belong to, to be a member of
Examples
Er gehört einer politischen Partei an.
He belongs to a political party.
Welcher Religion gehören Sie an?
Which religion do you belong to?
Grammar Patterns
((to sth. dative)) to belong to sth. He belongs to the club.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zugehören, Mitglied sein von
Etymology
From an- ('to') + gehören ('to belong'). It implies belonging to a formal group or organization.
Memory Tips
This verb always takes the dative case. Remember the pattern: 'einer Gruppe (dative) angehören'.