Our own: meaning, definitions and examples
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our own
[ ˈaʊər əʊn ]
possessive pronoun
Belonging to oneself. Used to emphasize that something belongs to the speaker and others.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Can we use our own tools for the project?
- I have my own reasons for doing this.
- They have their own way of doing things.
Translations
Translations of the word "our own" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nosso próprio
🇮🇳 हमारा खुद का
🇩🇪 unser eigenes
🇮🇩 milik kita sendiri
🇺🇦 наш власний
🇵🇱 nasz własny
🇯🇵 私たち自身の
🇫🇷 notre propre
🇪🇸 nuestro propio
🇹🇷 kendi
🇰🇷 우리 자체의
🇸🇦 خاصتنا
🇨🇿 náš vlastní
🇸🇰 náš vlastný
🇨🇳 我们自己的
🇸🇮 naš lasten
🇮🇸 okkar eigið
🇰🇿 өзіміздің
🇬🇪 ჩვენი საკუთარი
🇦🇿 özümüzün
🇲🇽 nuestro propio
Word origin
The word 'own' originated from Old English 'āgen', meaning 'possessed, owned', which is the past participle of 'āgan', meaning 'to possess'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form 'own' in Middle English. The concept of ownership and possessiveness has been a fundamental aspect of human societies throughout history, influencing social structures and relationships.