Their vs. There vs. They're: تفاوت چیست؟
their مالکیته، there به جا اشاره میکنه و "they're« همون »they are" هست.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Master these three words by checking if you mean a place, a person's property, or a shortened 'they are'.
- Use 'There' for a place or to start a sentence, like 'There is my house'.
- Use 'Their' for possession, like 'That is their car'.
- Use 'They're' only as a shortcut for 'They are', like 'They're coming over'.
مرور کلی
their، there و they're یکی از رایجترین و در عین حال چالشبرانگیزترین نمونههای این دسته برای زبانآموزان فارسیزبان هستند. اگرچه این سه کلمه در گفتارِ عادی کاملاً یکسان شنیده میشوند، اما نقشهای دستوری آنها در جمله به هیچوجه قابل جایگزینی با یکدیگر نیستند.their یک صفت ملکی است که قبل از اسم میآید.their | صفت ملکی | نشاندهنده مالکیت (متعلق به آنها) | Their car is new. |there | قید مکان / ضمیر وجودی | اشاره به مکان یا بیان وجود چیزی | Put it over there. / There is a book. |they're | مخفف (فعل + فاعل) | مخفف they are | They're coming soon. |- 1
Their(صفت ملکی): این واژه دقیقاً معادل «ِ شان» یا «متعلق به آنها» در فارسی است. نکته حیاتی این است کهtheirهمیشه باید قبل از یک اسم بیاید. در فارسی، ما میگوییم «ماشینِ آنها» (اسم + ضمیر)، اما در انگلیسی ساختار برعکس است:their car(صفت ملکی + اسم). شما نمیتوانید بگوییدI like their؛ این جمله ناقص است چونtheirحتماً به یک اسم نیاز دارد تا آن را توصیف کند.
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There(قید مکان یا ضمیر وجودی): این کلمه دو کاربرد دارد. اول به عنوان قید مکان (آنجا) که در برابرhere(اینجا) قرار میگیرد. دوم به عنوان «فاعلِ صوری» در جملات وجودی. در فارسی وقتی میگوییم «یک سیب روی میز است»، ساختار ساده است. اما در انگلیسی وقتی میخواهیم وجود چیزی را بیان کنیم، ازThere isیاThere areاستفاده میکنیم. در اینجاthereبه معنای «آنجا» نیست، بلکه صرفاً برای شروع جمله و بیان وجودِ یک چیز به کار میرود.
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They're(مخفف): این واژه در واقع ترکیبِthey(فاعل) وare(فعل) است. آپاستروف (') در اینجا نشاندهنده حذفِ حرفaاست. بهترین راه برای تشخیص این است که در ذهن خود آن را بهthey areبازگردانید. اگر جمله باthey areمعنا داد، پسthey'reدرست است.
their | their + Noun | کیفِ آنها | Their bag is here. |there | there + Verb + Subject | آنجا است / وجود دارد | There is a cat. |they're | they + are | آنها هستند | They're happy. |There are some issues with their project, and they're waiting for our feedback. (در اینجا there وجودِ مشکلات را نشان میدهد، their مالکیتِ پروژه را، و they're فاعل و فعلِ جمله را).there استفاده کنید. مثلاً: Look over there! (به آنجا نگاه کن). اگر میخواهید بگویید دوستانتان دارند میآیند، میگویید: They're coming.- 1اشتباه گرفتن مالکیت با فعل: فارسیزبانان گاهی به جای
theirازthey'reاستفاده میکنند. علت آن این است که در ذهن، کلمه را به صورت «آنها» ترجمه میکنند. مثلاً مینویسند:I saw they're carبه جایI saw their car. دلیل: در فارسی «آنها» هم نقش فاعلی دارد و هم در ترکیب «آنها» (به عنوان مالک)، پس زبانآموز فکر میکندthey're(که شاملtheyاست) همان «آنها» است.
- 1حذف فاعل در جملات وجودی: چون در فارسی میگوییم «کتاب روی میز است» (بدون نیاز به ضمیر وجودی)، زبانآموزان گاهی میگویند
Is a book on the tableبه جایThere is a book on the table. یادگیریِthereبه عنوان «فاعلِ صوری» برای فارسیزبانان کمی سخت است چون در فارسی چنین مفهومی نداریم.
- 1استفاده از
theirبه جایthereدر مکان: گاهی زبانآموز به دلیل تشابه آوایی، در جملات مکانی ازtheirاستفاده میکند. مثلاً:I went theirبه جایI went there. این اشتباه به دلیل عدم تمرکز بر نقش دستوری (قید مکان) رخ میدهد.
Their book | کتابِ آنها (کسره اضافه) |There is | ...وجود دارد / هست |They're | آنها هستند |- 1آیا میتوان
they'reرا در ابتدای جمله به کار برد؟ بله، دقیقاً مثلthey areمیتوانید در هر جای جمله استفاده کنید.
- 1چطور بفهمم کدام را بنویسم؟ همیشه از تست جایگزینی استفاده کنید. اگر میتوانید به جای آن
they areبگذارید، پسthey'reدرست است. اگر میتوانید کلمه را حذف کنید و جمله معنی بدهد (مثلاً در مورد مکان)، پسthereاست. اگر هیچکدام نشد، احتمالاًtheir(مالکیت) است.
- 1آیا
theirفقط برای اشیاء است؟ خیر،theirبرای نشان دادن مالکیتِ هر چیزی توسط یک گروه (یا یک فرد با ضمیر مفردِthey) به کار میرود.
Grammatical Roles of the Triple T
| Word | Part of Speech | Function | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
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There
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Adverb / Pronoun
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Points to a location or introduces a subject
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There is the bus.
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Their
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Possessive Adjective
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Shows ownership by a group or person
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It is their turn.
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They're
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Contraction
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Short for 'They are'
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They're very busy.
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Contractions and Full Forms
| Contraction | Full Form | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
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They're
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They are
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Common in speech and informal writing.
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They're not
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They are not
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Standard negative contraction.
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They aren't
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They are not
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Alternative negative contraction.
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Meanings
These three words are homophones, meaning they sound identical but have completely different meanings and spellings based on whether you are referring to a location, ownership, or a state of being.
There (Location)
An adverb used to point out a specific place or position.
“Please put the box over there on the table.”
“I have never been there before.”
Their (Possession)
A possessive adjective used to show that something belongs to a group of people (or sometimes a single person).
“Their house is the largest one on the block.”
“The students forgot their homework.”
They're (Contraction)
A shortened form of the pronoun 'they' and the verb 'are'.
“They're going to the beach tomorrow.”
“I think they're very talented musicians.”
There (Expletive/Introductory)
Used to introduce a sentence or clause where the subject comes after the verb.
“There are many reasons to learn English.”
“There seems to be a mistake in the bill.”
Reference Table
| کلمه | نقش دستوری | معنی اصلی | مثال انگلیسی |
|---|---|---|---|
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`Their`
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صفت ملکی
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مالِ آنها
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The artists showed `their` paintings.
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`There`
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قید مکان
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در آنجا
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Please put the box over `there`.
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`There`
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ضمیر
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وجود داشتن چیزی
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`There` is a bird on the windowsill.
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`They're`
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مخفف
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آنها هستند
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`They're` building a new website.
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Singular `their`
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صفت ملکی
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مالِ او (بدون جنسیت)
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My colleague forgot `their` password.
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طیف رسمیت
The keys are located there, on the sideboard. (Daily life)
The keys are over there. (Daily life)
Keys are there. (Daily life)
Yo, keys are right there. (Daily life)
کالبدشکافی Their، There و They're
مالکیت
- Their Shows ownership
مکان / وجود
- There Points to a place
مخفف
- They're Means 'they are'
مقایسه سریع کلمات
کدوم کلمه رو انتخاب کنم؟
آیا میتونی جاش 'they are' بذاری؟
آیا بحث مالکیت یا صاحب چیزی بودنه؟
مثالهای کاربردی به تفکیک دسته
مالکیت
- • I like `their` style.
- • Where is `their` house?
مکان
- • We'll be `there` soon.
- • Look over `there`!
مخفف
- • `They're` on a team.
- • `They're` so funny.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Look over there!
Look at that place!
That is their dog.
The dog belongs to them.
They're very happy.
They are very happy.
There is a car.
A car exists in that spot.
Is there any milk in the fridge?
Does milk exist in the fridge?
The children lost their toys.
The toys belonging to the children are lost.
They're going to the park now.
They are going to the park now.
Put your shoes there.
Put your shoes in that place.
There are several options for the project.
Several options exist for the project.
The employees expressed their concerns to the boss.
The concerns belonging to the employees were shared.
They're likely to win the championship this year.
They are likely to win.
I've lived there for ten years.
I have lived in that place for a decade.
There appears to be a misunderstanding regarding the contract.
A misunderstanding seems to exist.
The researchers published their findings in a prestigious journal.
The findings of the researchers were published.
They're constantly innovating to stay ahead of the competition.
They are constantly innovating.
Go there and see for yourself.
Travel to that location to verify.
There remains a significant gap between the two theories.
A gap still exists.
The committee members voiced their unanimous support for the proposal.
The support of the committee was unanimous.
They're essentially arguing that the economy is self-correcting.
They are essentially arguing.
The treasure was hidden there, beneath the ancient oak.
The treasure was in that specific spot.
Therein lies the fundamental paradox of modern existence.
In that place/fact lies the paradox.
The protagonists were forced to confront their own mortality.
They confronted the fact that they will die.
They're arguably the most influential poets of the Victorian era.
It is argued that they are the most influential.
Should you go there, you will find the ruins of the old city.
If you travel to that place.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both involve a possessive adjective and a contraction that sound identical.
The possessive 'its' does NOT have an apostrophe, which confuses learners who expect 's to show possession.
Learners sometimes use 'there' when the object is close to them.
اشتباهات رایج
I go to they're house.
I go to their house.
There happy.
They're happy.
Look at their!
Look at that / Look over there!
Is they're a cat?
Is there a cat?
The dogs ate there food.
The dogs ate their food.
They're is a problem.
There is a problem.
I like they're car.
I like their car.
The team lost they're momentum.
The team lost its/their momentum.
There not coming.
They're not coming.
Its over their.
It's over there.
The authors' argue that there perspective is unique.
The authors argue that their perspective is unique.
الگوهای جملهسازی
There is a ___ in the ___.
They're ___ because of their ___.
I went there to see their ___.
There are many people who think they're ___.
Real World Usage
They're almost here, just park over there.
The team has submitted their final report.
Is there a pharmacy near the hotel?
I love their outfits in this photo!
I am impressed by their company culture.
Leave the food there by the door.
ترفند کلمه Here
Look over there.مراقب اصلاح خودکار (Autocorrect) باش
Check your spelling before sending.
تست They Are
they are بذاری و جمله معنی داد، حتماً باید از they're استفاده کنی: "They're going to the party."کاربرد their برای مفرد
Someone left their umbrella here.
Smart Tips
Stop and say 'they are'. If it sounds weird, change it to 'their' or 'there'.
Remember that 'there' is the opposite of 'here'. Both words end in 'ere'.
Check if a noun follows the word. 'Their' almost always has a noun right after it.
Avoid 'they're' entirely. Writing 'they are' prevents spelling mistakes and sounds more professional.
تلفظ
Homophone Identity
All three words are pronounced exactly the same in most dialects: /ðɛər/.
The 'Th' Sound
The 'th' is voiced. Your tongue should touch your upper teeth and vibrate.
Emphasis on 'There'
It's ↘THERE.
Emphasizing the specific location when someone can't find something.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
tHERE contains HERE (place). tHEIR contains HEIR (someone who inherits/owns). they'RE contains aRE.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a map with a pin for 'there', a group of people holding a box for 'their', and a giant 'A' being crushed by an apostrophe for 'they're'.
Rhyme
If it's a place, 'there' is the case. If they own the bear, it's 'their' to share. If 'they are' is what you mean, 'they're' is the queen.
Story
The twins went to the park. They're very excited to play. They left their ball over there by the big oak tree.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Write three sentences about your neighbors using one of each word correctly.
نکات فرهنگی
Mixing these up online often leads to 'Grammar Nazis' correcting you. It's one of the most mocked mistakes on Reddit and Twitter.
Using 'their' as a singular pronoun for non-binary individuals is now standard in many English-speaking cultures and style guides like APA and MLA.
In some Southern US dialects, 'there' might be pronounced with a slight drawl, but it remains a homophone with the others in that specific accent.
Each word has a distinct Germanic or Norse root that converged in sound over centuries.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
Have you seen my phone? I thought I left it there.
What do you think of their new album?
They're planning a trip to Japan. Would you go with them?
There is a lot of debate about AI. What's your take?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
My friends are coming over. I need to clean ___ room before they arrive.
their استفاده کنیم.Choose the correct sentence:
they are یعنی they're درسته.Find and fix the mistake:
Please put the coats on the chair over they're.
there استفاده بشه.Score: /3
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercises___ going to be very surprised when they see the gift.
The students left ___ books in the classroom.
Find and fix the mistake:
Is they're any coffee left in the pot?
over / car / is / there / their
1. There, 2. Their, 3. They're
Select the grammatically perfect sentence.
___ is no reason to be angry.
Find and fix the mistake:
I think there very nice people.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
13 exercisesIs ___ any milk left in the fridge?
The cats are enjoying ___ new toys.
کدوم جمله هر سه کلمه رو درست به کار برده؟
I can't believe their finally finished with the project!
کلمات رو مرتب کن:
___ planning to launch ___ new clothing line next month.
کلمات رو به کاربردشون وصل کن:
ترجمه کن: 'اونا دوستای منن. اونا اونجا هستن و اون ماشینِ اوناست.'
There are many reasons for they're decision.
کدوم جمله درسته؟
جمله رو بساز:
ترجمه کن: 'فکر کنم اونا میخوان کیفهاشون رو اونجا بذارن.'
تیکههای جمله رو به کلمه درست وصل کن:
Score: /13
سوالات متداول (8)
Yes! This is called the 'singular they'. It is used when you don't know the person's gender or want to be inclusive. Example: `Someone left their phone.`
Because the words sound identical, the brain sometimes picks the most common spelling (`there`) without thinking about the grammar.
No, `thei're` is not a word. You are likely thinking of `they're`.
Yes, usually as an adverb of place. Example: `I'll meet you there.`
Look at the spelling: it has `heir` in it. An heir is someone who owns things!
Generally, no. In formal academic writing, it is better to write out `they are`.
Use `there is` for singular nouns (`There is a cat`) and `there are` for plural nouns (`There are cats`).
Not always. It can also be an 'expletive' used just to start a sentence, like `There is a chance of rain.`
Scaffolded Practice
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In Other Languages
allí / su / ellos son
Spanish doesn't have homophones for these three concepts.
là / leur / ils sont
French uses distinct phonemes for place and possession.
dort / ihr / sie sind
German grammar is more complex but orthographically distinct.
asoko / karera no / karera wa... desu
Japanese is agglutinative and visually distinct in script.
hunaka / -hum / hum
Possession is a suffix, not a separate word.
nàlǐ / tāmen de / tāmen shì
Tones and characters make these impossible to confuse in Chinese.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
ویدیوهای مرتبط
Related Grammar Rules
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