owe in German
owe in German is schulden, schuldig sein — owe means to be required to pay money back to someone.
owe in German
schulden
schuldig sein
What does "owe" mean?
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verb To be required to pay money back to someone.
"He still owes me twenty pounds from last week."
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verb To have something be due to another person because of what they did for you.
"I owe you an apology for what I said."
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owe in a sentence
- He still owes me twenty pounds from last week.
- The company owes millions in unpaid taxes.
- I owe you an apology for what I said.
- She owes her success to years of hard practice.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "owe" in German?
"owe" in German is schulden, schuldig sein. owe means: To be required to pay money back to someone.
How do you use "owe" in a sentence?
Example: "He still owes me twenty pounds from last week." In German, "owe" is schulden, schuldig sein.
Are there other ways to say "owe" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "owe": schulden, schuldig sein.
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