Translation of Slovak word "dlh" to English
dlh
/dlɦ/
Meaning
NounAn action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another, adopt toward another, or give to another.
How to use
Inanimate masculine noun declined according to the dub pattern (genitive singular dlhu, nominative plural dlhy). It denotes money or an obligation owed to someone (debt). Falling into debt is idiomatically expressed as zadlžiť sa or dostať sa do dlhov; paying off a debt is splatiť dlh.
🇬🇧 English
debt
Example sentence
Dlh je dôležité splácať včas.
It's important to pay off debt on time.
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Common phrases
- splatiť dlh— to pay off / clear a debt
- dostať sa do dlhov— to get into debt
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What does the Slovak word "dlh" mean?▼
The Slovak word "dlh" means "debt" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Dlh je dôležité splácať včas." (which translates as "It's important to pay off debt on time.").
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