Owe in Tagalog

“Owe” in Tagalog is translated as “utang” (debt/what is owed) or “may utang” (to owe). This common term is essential in financial conversations and everyday interactions in the Philippines. Discover the complete definition, synonyms, and practical examples below to master its usage.

[Words] = Owe

[Definition]:

• Owe /oʊ/
• Verb 1: To be under obligation to pay or repay money or goods to someone.
• Verb 2: To be indebted to someone for something received or a favor done.
• Verb 3: To have a duty to give someone gratitude, respect, or loyalty.

[Synonyms] = Utang, May utang, Mangutang, Nangungutang, Dapat magbayad

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I owe you fifty dollars from last week.
• Ex1_PH: May utang ako sa iyo ng limampung dolyar mula noong nakaraang linggo.
• Ex2_EN: She owes her success to her hardworking parents.
• Ex2_PH: Ang kanyang tagumpay ay utang niya sa kanyang masipag na mga magulang.
• Ex3_EN: We owe the bank a large amount of money for the mortgage.
• Ex3_PH: May utang kami sa bangko ng malaking halaga ng pera para sa mortgage.
• Ex4_EN: He owes me an apology for what he said yesterday.
• Ex4_PH: May utang siya sa akin ng paghingi ng tawad para sa sinabi niya kahapon.
• Ex5_EN: They owe their lives to the brave firefighters who rescued them.
• Ex5_PH: Utang nila ang kanilang mga buhay sa matapang na mga bombero na sumagip sa kanila.