Utang (en. Debt)

u.tang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An obligation or responsibility to pay an amount to a person or institution.
I owe my friend P2,000.
May utang ako sa aking kaibigan na P2,000.
A specific amount of money that is borrowed and should be paid back.
This debt needs to be paid by the end of the month.
Ang utang na ito ay kailangan kong bayaran sa katapusan ng buwan.
The condition of a person who has debts.
He is in debt, so he needs to work hard.
Nasa ilalim siya ng utang, kaya't kailangan niyang magtrabaho nang mabuti.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'utang' which means 'debt'

Common Phrases and Expressions

debt of gratitude
An unpaid obligation to a person as gratitude for their kindness.
utang na loob
debt of people
Experience of people with unpaid debts.
utangen ng mga tao

Related Words

lending
A process or system of granting a debt.
pautang
payment
The act of repayment of a debt.
bayaran

Slang Meanings

Feeling like one owes someone a debt of gratitude.
It seems like Juan owes his best friend, because he helped him with a problem.
Parang may utang na loob si Juan sa best friend niya, kasi tinulungan siya sa problema.
A debt that feels like it will never be paid off; seems endless.
His debt feels like an endless one; it never seems to get paid off!
Yung utang niya, parang utang na walang katapusang bayaran, di na natapos-tapos!
A debt that should be paid but lacks the means; feels like having a debt with the community.
He has a debt, but it feels like he has no way to pay; he'd rather sulk instead!
May utang na nga siya, pero parang wala nang pangbayad, gusto na lang magmukmok!