borçlu olmak /bɔrtʃɫˈʊɔɫmˈak/ · verb · CEFR B2. Turkish translation of "owe".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: borçlu olmak
  • Language: Turkish
  • Meaning: owe
  • IPA: /bɔrtʃɫˈʊɔɫmˈak/
  • CEFR Level: B2
  • Part of speech: verb
  • Image:Photo of borçlu olmak (Turkish)

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Example Sentences

  • Geçen haftadan sana on dolar borçluyum. English: I owe you ten dollars from last week.
  • Başarısını çok çalışmaya borçlu. English: He owes his success to hard work.
  • Bankaya çok para borçlular. English: They owe the bank a lot of money.

When and How to Use "borçlu olmak"

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

Frequently asked questions

What does "borçlu olmak" mean in Turkish?

"borçlu olmak" is the Turkish word for "owe".

What CEFR level is "borçlu olmak"?

"borçlu olmak" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords Turkish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "borçlu olmak"?

"borçlu olmak" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.

Can you show "borçlu olmak" in a sentence?

Geçen haftadan sana on dolar borçluyum.

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