gehören
Translation
to belong to, to be part of, to be owned by
Examples
Das Buch gehört mir.
The book belongs to me.
Er gehört zur Familie.
He belongs to the family.
Das gehört nicht hierher.
That doesn't belong here.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) to belong to (sb.) The car belongs to me. Das Auto gehört mir.
((to sth.)) to belong to, be part of He belongs to our group. Er gehört zu unserer Gruppe.
((prep.)) to belong (in a place) The book belongs on the shelf. Das Buch gehört ins Regal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pertain, fit
Etymology
From 'hören' (to hear/obey). Historically, if you belonged to someone, you had to listen to them.
Memory Tips
Contains 'hören' (hear). Servants had to 'hear' and obey their masters.