This is the 16450th most frequent Korean word.
빚이
"빚이" means "debt" in English.
In this sentence, '빚이' refers to a financial debt, indicating an obligation to repay an amount borrowed.
나는 친구에게 빚이 있어요.
I owe money to my friend.
Here, '빚이' metaphorically expresses a figurative debt or obligation tied to one's actions.
그의 행동에는 빚이 있지 않아요.
His actions do not carry any obligation.
In this example, '빚이' is used metaphorically to express gratitude or an emotional debt stemming from received care or affection.