ˈdolʐən
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Translation
must, ought to, have to; owing
Word origin
A short-form adjective from долг, 'debt, duty'.
- Origin
- Russian
- Root
- долг
Grammar
Examples
пора, .
It is time I went, I have to go.
вернуться шести.
She is due back by six.
сто рублей .
You still owe me a hundred roubles.
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