There vs Their vs They’re

English marks different ideas with three small words: there, their, and they’re. Choosing the right one turns meaning on or off. This guide goes through each word with quick examples to make the difference clear.

There

There points to a place or introduces something that exists. Use there when you mean in that place or when you bring attention to something.

Examples

Their

Their shows possession, meaning something belongs to a group of people. Use their before a noun to mark ownership.

Examples

They’re

They’re is a contraction of they are. Use they’re when you can substitute they are in the sentence.

Examples

English Example	English Translation	Note
🚌 They’re waiting for the next bus.	They are waiting for the next bus.	Contraction of they are
🌧️ They’re bringing umbrellas today.	They are bringing umbrellas today.	Present continuous
🗣️ They’re announcing the train delay.	They are announcing the train delay.	Active voice
🧭 They’re going to the market now.	They are going to the market now.	Future plan

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Quick Tips

If you can replace the word with they are, use they’re. If the word shows ownership before a noun, use their. Use there for place or to introduce something.

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Summary

There points to place or existence, their shows possession, and they’re stands for they are. Practicing these small distinctions makes your writing clear and natural.