Translation
must, ought to, have to; owing
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Word origin
A short-form adjective from долг, 'debt, duty'.
- Origin
- Russian
- Root
- долг
Grammar
Examples
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It is time I went, I have to go.
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She is due back by six.
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You still owe me a hundred roubles.
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This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 12: должен, сказать, себя and 11 more words.