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[ jʊə ]

Determiner / Pronoun / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Determiner

used to refer to the one or ones belonging to or connected with the person or people that the speaker is addressing

Belonging to or connected with the person or people that the speaker is addressing.

Synonyms

belonging to you, one's

Examples of usage

  • It's your turn to speak.
  • What's your name?
  • Is this your bag?
Context #2 | Pronoun

used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing.

Synonyms

the person addressed, you

Examples of usage

  • I'll meet you outside.
  • Your family is waiting for you.
Context #3 | Noun

informal term for a person's characteristic quality or individuality

A person's characteristic quality or individuality.

Synonyms

character, individuality

Examples of usage

  • Be true to yourself.
  • He has a unique style all his own.

Translations

Translations of the word "your" in other languages:

🇵🇹 seu

🇮🇳 आपका

🇩🇪 dein

🇮🇩 Anda

🇺🇦 твій

🇵🇱 twój

🇯🇵 あなたの

🇫🇷 ton

🇪🇸 tu

🇹🇷 senin

🇰🇷 너의

🇸🇦 لك

🇨🇿 tvůj

🇸🇰 tvoj

🇨🇳 你的

🇸🇮 tvoj

🇮🇸 þinn

🇰🇿 сенің

🇬🇪 შენი

🇦🇿 sənin

🇲🇽 tu

Word origin

The word 'your' originated from Middle English 'yower', which is derived from Old English 'ēower', meaning 'of you'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in Modern English. 'Your' is a possessive determiner and pronoun that is widely used in everyday language to indicate possession or to address someone directly.

See also: y'all, you.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #55, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.