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• Verb, das eine Verpflichtung bezeichnet, jemandem Geld zurückzuzahlen oder etwas zu geben, das man von ihm erhalten hat, oder jemandem für eine erhaltene Leistung oder Wohltat Dank oder eine Gegenleistung schuldig zu sein.

A verb used to indicate the obligation to pay or repay someone for something received, or to be indebted for a favor or benefit.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Financial debtA2formal

   To be obligated to pay or repay someone for money or goods received.

   Schulden haben

   • I owe my friend $20 for the concert tickets.
   • She owes the bank a large sum of money.
   • He still owes me for the dinner we had last week.

2. Moral or emotional debtB1formal

   To feel gratitude or a sense of obligation towards someone for their help or kindness.

   Zu Dank verpflichtet sein

   • I owe my success to my parents' support.
   • She owes him an apology for her harsh words.
   • We owe a great deal to the volunteers who helped us.

3. Attribution or originB2formal

   To have something as a result of someone or something else.

   Verdanken

   • The discovery owes much to years of research.
   • He owes his life to the quick actions of the paramedics.
   • The company owes its growth to innovative technology.

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