schuld zijn /sxˈɵltzɛɪn/ · verb · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "owe".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: schuld zijn
  • Language: Dutch
  • Meaning: owe
  • IPA: /sxˈɵltzɛɪn/
  • CEFR Level: B2
  • Part of speech: verb
  • Image:Photo of schuld zijn (Dutch)

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Example Sentences

  • Ik ben je tien euro van vorige week schuldig. English: I owe you ten euros from last week.
  • Zij is haar succes aan hard werken te danken. English: She owes her success to hard work.
  • Ze zijn de bank veel geld schuldig. English: They owe the bank a lot of money.

When and How to Use "schuld zijn"

Use "schuld zijn" when you want to talk about "owe" in Dutch. It functions as "verb". Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "schuld zijn" mean in Dutch?

"schuld zijn" is the Dutch word for "owe".

What CEFR level is "schuld zijn"?

"schuld zijn" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "schuld zijn"?

"schuld zijn" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.

Can you show "schuld zijn" in a sentence?

Ik ben je tien euro van vorige week schuldig.

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