Owing Meaning in English
word · lemma: owe
/ˈoʊɪŋ/
OH-ing
/ˈəʊɪŋ/
OH-ing
Definition
Describes something that has not been paid or returned yet, especially money or a debt. Often used in phrases like 'amount owing' or 'money owing.'
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal or business English; often used after an amount, e.g., 'amount owing.' Not used as a verb. Common collocations: 'money owing,' 'still owing.' Can appear after nouns (e.g., 'the sum owing').
Spanish: adeudado - pendiente de pagoPortuguese (BR): devido - pendentePortuguese (PT): devido - pendenteChinese (Simplified): 未偿还的 - 欠着的Chinese (Traditional): 未償還的 - 欠著的Hindi: बकाया - देना बाकीArabic: مستحق - غير مدفوعBengali: বাকি - বকেয়াRussian: неоплаченный - задолженныйJapanese: 未払いのVietnamese: chưa thanh toán - còn nợKorean: 미지불의 - 남아 있는Turkish: ödenmemiş - borçlu olunanUrdu: واجب الادا - بقایاIndonesian: belum dibayar - terutang
Example Sentences
The total owing is $50.
basic
There is some money still owing for the rent.
basic
Is anything owing on this bill?
basic
My friend paid most of it, but there’s still a little owing.
natural
They’re not leaving the restaurant until everything owing is paid.
natural
Check your account for any charges still owing before you close it.
natural