Debt: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ธ
debt
[ dษt ]
financial
Something, typically money, that is owed or due.
Synonyms
indebtedness, liability, obligation
Examples of usage
- He is struggling to pay off his debts.
- She incurred a large debt after buying a new car.
emotional
A feeling of gratitude for a service or favor.
Synonyms
appreciation, gratitude, thankfulness
Examples of usage
- I owe you a debt of gratitude for your help.
- She felt a deep debt to her mentor for guiding her career.
Translations
Translations of the word "debt" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dรญvida
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Schuld
๐ฎ๐ฉ utang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพัะณ
๐ต๐ฑ dลug
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ้ (ใใใฃใใ)
๐ซ๐ท dette
๐ช๐ธ deuda
๐น๐ท borรง
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ dluh
๐ธ๐ฐ dlh
๐จ๐ณ ๅบๅก (zhร iwรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ dolg
๐ฎ๐ธ skuld
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ borc
๐ฒ๐ฝ deuda
Word origin
The word 'debt' originated from the Old French word 'dete', which came from the Latin word 'debitum', meaning 'what is owed' or 'a debt'. The concept of debt has been present in human societies for centuries, with various forms of debt arrangements existing in different cultures throughout history. In modern times, debt plays a significant role in the economy, finance, and individual financial management.
See also: debtholder, debtor, debts, indebted, indebtedness.