No. 2,991 in Russian
долга
"Долга" is the genitive singular form of "долг," meaning "duty" or "debt."
In a sentence
Эта книга долг мне вернули вчера.
This book of my loan was returned to me yesterday.
Here, 'долг' refers to a financial or material obligation or loan.
Выполнение долга всегда важно.
Fulfilling one's duty is always important.
In this sentence, 'долг' reflects a moral or ethical obligation or duty a person feels.
Мы говорили о долге чести.
We spoke about a debt of honor.
Here, 'долг' denotes a figurative or moral debt associated with personal values.
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