Affording Meaning in English
word · lemma: afford
əˈfɔɹdɪŋ
uh-FORD-ing
ɐfˈɔːdɪŋ
uh-FAWD-ing
Definition
Being able to pay for something or have enough money or resources to do something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually relates to money or resources, often appears as 'can't afford', 'affording to', or 'affording something'. Used in both positive and negative forms, but often in negative when someone does not have enough.
Spanish: permitirse - costearPortuguese (BR): poder pagar - arcar comPortuguese (PT): poder pagar - suportar (financeiramente)Chinese (Simplified): 买得起 - 负担得起Chinese (Traditional): 買得起 - 負擔得起Hindi: खरीदने की क्षमता रखनाArabic: تحمل نفقات - الاستطاعة (ماليًا)Bengali: বহন করতে পারা - সামর্থ্য থাকাRussian: позволять себеJapanese: 余裕があるVietnamese: có khả năng chi trả - đủ khả năngKorean: 감당하다 - 살 수 있다Turkish: karşılayabilmekUrdu: برداشت کرنا - استطاعت رکھناIndonesian: mampu membayar - mampu membeli
Example Sentences
She is not affording a new car right now.
basic
They are affording the rent thanks to their new jobs.
basic
I am finally affording some time to travel.
basic
With tuition fees rising, fewer students are affording college.
natural
I'm not affording to eat out as much as I used to.
natural
Even with overtime, he’s barely affording his bills.
natural