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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This word is part of lesson 2.