Definition

1. Verb:
   • To run into debt: To begin to accumulate debt; to put oneself in a situation where one owes money.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Việc kinh doanh thất bát khiến họ gây nợ. (The business failure caused them to run into debt.)
  • Anh ta đã gây nợ vì những quyết định tài chính thiếu thận trọng. (He ran into debt because of imprudent financial decisions.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase "gây nợ" specifically describes the or of creating a debt situation. It is often used to discuss the negative consequence of an action or circumstance.

Variants and Related Words

• Mắc nợ (v): to be in debt, to owe money. This describes the state of having debt, while "gây nợ" focuses on the action that leads to that state.
  • Công ty hiện đang mắc nợ rất nặng. (The company is now deeply in debt.)

Synonyms

• To incur debt: A more formal synonym meaning to become subject to debt.
• To fall into debt: To begin to be in debt, often unexpectedly.

Related Idioms

• Gây nợ gây oan: To create debts and create grievances. This idiom implies causing trouble that leads to both financial obligations and resentment from others.
  • Cứ đầu tư bừa bãi thì chỉ gây nợ gây oan mà thôi. (Investing recklessly will only create debts and grievances.)

verb

1. to run into debt