Cool MateMeaning of Mine
of or belonging to the person writing or speaking
In simple words: Something that belongs to me.
Mine in a sentence
- That's mine.
- He's a friend of mine *(= one of my friends)*.
- She wanted one like mine *(= like I have)*.
- Let's go back to mine after the show.
How to use Mine
Use 'mine' to indicate possession in informal and neutral contexts. Avoid in formal writing; prefer 'my' in these situations.
Grammar pattern
mine + standalone (often used independently)
Memory hint
Think of 'mine' as 'my' treasure—a thing that belongs to me.
Related words
Collocations with Mine
- That's mine
- These are mine
- This book is mine
Synonyms for Mine
- my own
- belonging to me
- property of mine
Common mistakes with Mine
- 'Mine' is often confused with 'my' in sentences.
- 'Mine' cannot be used with nouns directly; must stand alone.
- Learners sometimes forget to use 'mine' in possessive forms.
Mine appears in
Mine in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خاصتي
شيء يخصني.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আমার
আমার জিনিস।
- GermanDeutsch
Meins
Etwas, das mir gehört.
- SpanishEspañol
Mío
Algo que me pertenece.
- Persianفارسی
مال من
یه چیزی که مال خودمه.
- FrenchFrançais
Le mien / La mienne / Les miens / Les miennes
Quelque chose qui m'appartient.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मेरा/मेरी/मेरे
जो मेरा है।
- ItalianItaliano
Mio/Mia/Miei/Mie
Qualcosa che mi appartiene.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Meu/Minha/Meus/Minhas
Algo que é meu.
- RussianРусский
Мой/Моя/Моё/Мои
То, что принадлежит мне.
- Urduاردو
میرا
یہ میرا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
我的
属于我的东西。
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Frequently asked questions about Mine
What does Mine mean?
Something that belongs to me.
What is the definition of Mine?
of or belonging to the person writing or speaking
How do you use Mine in a sentence?
That's mine.
Can you give another example of Mine?
He's a friend of mine *(= one of my friends)*.
What are synonyms for Mine?
Common alternatives include my own, belonging to me, property of mine.
What is the opposite of Mine?
Opposite meanings include yours, theirs.
What words go with Mine?
It commonly pairs with That's mine, These are mine, This book is mine.
What are common mistakes when using Mine?
'Mine' is often confused with 'my' in sentences. 'Mine' cannot be used with nouns directly; must stand alone. Learners sometimes forget to use 'mine' in possessive forms.
How do you pronounce Mine?
US: /["/maɪn/"]/, UK: /["/maɪn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Mine?
Use 'mine' to indicate possession in informal and neutral contexts. Avoid in formal writing; prefer 'my' in these situations.
What CEFR level is Mine?
"Mine" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.