How do you say "debt" in Russian?

Долг

Dolg

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "debt" is Долг (Dolg).

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Pronunciation

Say it roughly as "Dolg", with a stronger push on the second syllable, and the double consonant sound softens once you practice a couple of times.

Writing and usage

Долг is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

Они усердно работали, чтобы погасить долги.

Oni userdno rabotali, chtoby pogasit' dolgi.

They worked hard to pay off the debt.

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How to remember Долг

Link "Dolg" to a bank teller counting bills in your head — the rolled sound near the front makes the connection easy.

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Questions about Долг

How do you pronounce Долг?

Say it roughly as "Dolg", with a stronger push on the second syllable, and the double consonant sound softens once you practice a couple of times.

Is Долг formal or casual?

Долг is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Долг used in Russian?

Долг is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Они усердно работали, чтобы погасить долги. (They worked hard to pay off the debt.).

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