owing

wegen, aufgrund

In „owing to“ verwendet, um den Grund für ein Ereignis anzugeben.

In einfachem Englisch: Used with 'to' to introduce the reason something happens.

• The match stopped owing to rain.
• Owing to illness, she missed the meeting.
• Deliveries were delayed owing to heavy traffic.

So benutzt man es: owing to something (The road is closed owing to flooding.)

Synonyme: because of, due to, on account of

Häufige Wendungen: owing to rain, owing to illness, owing to something

ausstehend, unbezahlt

Beschreibt Geld, das jemandem noch bezahlt werden muss.

In einfachem Englisch: Still needing to be paid to someone.

• Some rent is still owing.
• She paid the full amount owing.
• How much is owing on your account?

So benutzt man es: owing to someone (The money owing to the supplier must be paid today.); owing on something (There is still a large amount owing on the loan.)

Synonyme: unpaid, outstanding, due

Gegenteile: paid

Häufige Wendungen: money owing, amount owing, still owing