Which phrase should be used in a sentence: "born in" or "born on"?
2023-04-19
This is what goPenpal answered
Hi there! This is a common question that many people have when talking about their birthday or the birth of someone else. The answer to this question depends on what specifically you are referring to when you talk about the person's birth.
If you are talking about the date on which someone was born, you should use "born on." For example, you could say "I was born on January 1st, 1990." In this case, you are referring to the specific day of the year that the person was born.
If you are talking about the location or place where someone was born, you should use "born in." For example, you could say "I was born in New York City." In this case, you are referring to the specific location where the person was born.
It's also worth noting that in some cases, you may need to use both "born on" and "born in" in the same sentence. For example, you could say "I was born on January 1st, 1990, in New York City."
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other language-related questions.
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