No. 1,748 in Russian
долг
"Долг" means "duty" or "debt" in English.
In a sentence
Он выполнил свой долг перед Родиной.
He fulfilled his duty to the Motherland.
refers to a moral or societal obligation
Его долг в банке вырос за последний год.
His debt in the bank has increased over the last year.
refers to a financial obligation or debt
Она считает своим долгом помочь больным людям.
She considers it her duty to help sick people.
refers to a moral duty or responsibility
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