No. 16,450 in Korean
빚이
"빚이" means "debt" in English.
In a sentence
나는 친구에게 빚이 있어요.
I owe money to my friend.
In this sentence, '빚이' refers to a financial debt, indicating an obligation to repay an amount borrowed.
그의 행동에는 빚이 있지 않아요.
His actions do not carry any obligation.
Here, '빚이' metaphorically expresses a figurative debt or obligation tied to one's actions.
그녀는 어머니의 사랑에 빚이 있다고 생각해요.
She thinks she owes a debt to her mother's love.
In this example, '빚이' is used metaphorically to express gratitude or an emotional debt stemming from received care or affection.
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