At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'Lendar' means someone who you have to give money to because you borrowed it. Think of it as 'the person who takes the money back.' It comes from 'Lena' (to take). If you borrow a pen and don't return it, you might joke that your friend is a 'Lendar.' In very simple Hindi, you can use it to describe a shopkeeper where you have a small debt. It is a noun, and you use it just like 'friend' or 'teacher.' For example, 'Woh mera lendar hai' (He is my creditor). At this stage, focus on the difference between 'Lena' (take) and 'Dena' (give) so you don't confuse this word with its opposite. You will mostly hear this in very basic talks about money between friends or at a small shop. Don't worry about complex grammar; just remember that if someone is a 'Lendar,' they are waiting for something from you.
At the A2 level, you should start using 'Lendar' in basic financial sentences. You should understand that it is a common word in the Indian 'Kirana' (grocery) system. You will see it in simple news headlines about people owing money. You should be able to say things like 'I need to pay my creditor' (Mujhe apne lendar ko paise dene hain). You should also learn the plural form 'Lendaron' which is used when you have more than one person to pay. At this level, you are expected to distinguish between a 'Lendar' and a 'Khareedar' (buyer). A 'Lendar' is a specific role that happens after a transaction if money isn't paid immediately. You might also encounter it in basic stories or dialogues in your Hindi textbook. It is a very practical word for daily life in India, where small-scale credit is very common.
At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'Lendar' in professional and semi-formal contexts. You should understand how it fits into a balance sheet or a basic business discussion. You might use it to explain a situation where a company is in trouble: 'The company has many creditors' (Company ke bahut saare lendar hain). You should also be aware of synonyms like 'Karzdata' and know that 'Lendar' is the more common, functional term. At this level, you should be able to discuss the rights of a creditor in a simple way. For example, 'The creditor has the right to ask for his money' (Lendar ko apna paisa maangne ka adhikaar hai). You will also start to notice the word in more detailed news reports about the economy or banking. Your pronunciation should be clear, and you should use the oblique plural 'Lendaron' correctly with postpositions.
At the B2 level, you should understand the nuances of 'Lendar' in legal and corporate settings. You should know the difference between 'Secured Creditors' (Surakshit Lendar) and 'Unsecured Creditors' (Asurakshit Lendar) in a business context. You should be able to participate in a debate about debt recovery or bankruptcy using this terminology. You will encounter the word in complex literature and editorial pieces in newspapers. You should also understand the cultural history of the word, including its relation to traditional moneylending systems in India. At this level, you should be able to use the word metaphorically—for example, 'Time is a creditor that eventually takes everything back.' Your understanding of the word should be deep enough to recognize when it is being used in a sarcastic or idiomatic way in movies or social media.
At the C1 level, you should have a sophisticated command of 'Lendar' and its related financial vocabulary. You should be able to read and analyze financial reports, legal contracts, and academic papers written in Hindi that use this term. You should understand the subtle differences between 'Lendar,' 'Rindata,' and 'Sahukar' and choose the appropriate word based on the tone and context of your writing or speech. You should be able to discuss complex economic theories regarding credit and debt in Hindi. Your usage should be flawless, including the correct application of all grammatical rules and postpositions. You should also be able to understand and use professional jargon, such as 'Vividh Lendar' (Sundry Creditors), in a formal accounting environment. At this stage, the word is not just a vocabulary item but a tool for precise professional communication.
At the C2 level, you should possess a native-like mastery of 'Lendar.' You should be able to understand the word in all its historical, legal, and socio-economic dimensions. You can interpret the use of 'Lendar' in classical Hindi literature and compare it with modern financial usage. You should be able to draft complex legal documents or high-level economic analyses using the term correctly within intricate sentence structures. You should also be sensitive to the emotional and social connotations the word carries in different parts of India—from the stressful implications of a 'Lendar' at the door in a poor household to the cold, calculated role of a 'Lendar' in a corporate merger. Your ability to use the word should be indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker, including the use of rare idioms or poetic references involving debt and creditors.

लेनदार 30秒で

  • Lendar means 'creditor'—the person you owe money to.
  • It comes from 'Lena' (to take) and 'Dar' (holder).
  • Its opposite is 'Dendar' (debtor), which means the one who owes.
  • Commonly used in banking, business, and daily shopping on credit.

The Hindi word लेनदार (Lendar) is a fundamental term in the world of finance, commerce, and daily interpersonal transactions. At its core, it refers to a 'creditor'—a person, organization, or entity to whom money is owed. The word is a compound of two parts: 'Len' (derived from 'Lena', meaning to take or receive) and the suffix 'Dar' (indicating a holder or a person associated with an action). Therefore, a लेनदार is literally 'the one who is to receive.' Understanding this word is crucial for anyone navigating the Hindi-speaking business environment or even managing personal finances with Hindi-speaking friends and family.

Financial Context
In a formal banking or business setting, the Lendar is the party that has provided a service, product, or loan on credit. They appear on the balance sheet as people to whom the business must eventually pay back funds. If you take a loan from a bank, the bank becomes your लेनदार.

जब व्यापार में घाटा हुआ, तो सभी लेनदार अपना पैसा वापस माँगने लगे। (When the business suffered a loss, all the creditors started asking for their money back.)

While 'Lendar' is the standard term, it is often confused by beginners with its opposite, देनदार (Dendar), which means 'debtor' (the one who gives). A helpful trick is to remember the first letters: 'L' for 'Lena' (Take/Receive) makes a Lendar, and 'D' for 'Dena' (Give/Pay) makes a Dendar. In colloquial Hindi, you might hear this word used when someone is being pestered for money. If a friend lent you fifty rupees last week and is now asking for it, they are acting as your Lendar.

Social Nuance
Being a Lendar can sometimes carry a position of power in a conversation. It implies a right to demand something. Conversely, in some social circles, being a persistent Lendar might be seen as impolite if the amount is small, whereas in business, it is a strictly professional role.

मेरा लेनदार बहुत दयालु है, उसने मुझे भुगतान के लिए और समय दिया है। (My creditor is very kind; he has given me more time for payment.)

The word is versatile. It can refer to a massive international bank or a local grocer who allows you to buy milk on a monthly tab. In the context of the Indian economy, the relationship between the Lendar and the Dendar is the backbone of the 'Kirana' (grocery store) credit system that has existed for centuries. Understanding this word allows you to participate in these common economic interactions.

कंपनी के लेनदार कोर्ट में अपनी शिकायत लेकर गए। (The company's creditors took their complaint to court.)

Using लेनदार (Lendar) correctly requires an understanding of how Hindi handles subjects and objects in financial contexts. Since a Lendar is the one who 'takes' the money back, the word often appears as the subject of verbs like 'maangna' (to ask for) or 'vasoolna' (to recover). It can also be the object of verbs like 'bhugtan karna' (to make a payment).

Subjective Use
When the creditor is the one taking action, we use Lendar as the subject. For example: 'The creditor is calling.' would be 'Lendar phone kar raha hai.' This highlights the active role of the person seeking their funds.

मुख्य लेनदार ने कल मीटिंग बुलाई है। (The main creditor has called a meeting tomorrow.)

In more complex sentences, you might use the oblique form Lendaron when followed by a postposition. For instance, 'to the creditors' becomes 'Lendaron ko.' This is common in formal business reports or news articles discussing corporate debt. 'We must pay the creditors' becomes 'Humein lendaron ko bhugtan karna hoga.'

Objective Use
When you are the one dealing with the creditor, the word becomes the object. 'I have to meet the creditor' translates to 'Mujhe lendar se milna hai.' Here, the focus is on your obligation toward that person.

क्या आपने अपने लेनदार की सूची तैयार की है? (Have you prepared the list of your creditors?)

Furthermore, Lendar is often used in the possessive case. Phrases like 'Lendar ki shartein' (Creditor's terms) or 'Lendar ka adhikaar' (Creditor's right) are common in legal and contractual discussions. Using the word in this way shows a higher level of fluency, as it demonstrates an understanding of how debt creates a relationship of rights and duties.

हर लेनदार को समय पर पैसा चाहिए। (Every creditor wants money on time.)

You will encounter the word लेनदार (Lendar) in several specific environments. The most common is the banking sector. When banks discuss their 'Non-Performing Assets' (NPAs) or loans in the news, they often refer to themselves as the Lendar who is struggling to recover money from a 'Dendar' (debtor). If you watch Hindi business news channels like CNBC Awaaz or Zee Business, this word will appear in almost every segment regarding corporate debt or bankruptcy.

In the Media
News headlines often read: 'बैंकों ने लेनदारों के साथ समझौता किया' (Banks made a settlement with the creditors). In this context, it refers to large-scale financial negotiations. It is also common in crime dramas or movies where a character is being chased by 'money lenders' or 'creditors' due to gambling debts or failed businesses.

अखबारों में अक्सर लेनदारों के अधिकारों के बारे में लेख छपते हैं। (Articles about the rights of creditors are often published in newspapers.)

Another place you will hear this is in legal proceedings. If a company goes into liquidation (diwala nikalna), the court will prioritize the Lendaron based on whether they are 'secured' or 'unsecured.' Lawyers use this term to define the legal standing of their clients. If you are ever involved in a property dispute or a business contract in India, your lawyer will likely ask you to identify all the Lendar involved in the case.

Daily Life
In everyday life, you might hear it in a slightly humorous or stressed way. For example, if someone's phone is constantly ringing, a friend might joke, 'Kya koi lendar peeche pada hai?' (Is some creditor after you?). It implies that only someone you owe money to would be so persistent.

बाज़ार में उसकी साख अच्छी है, इसलिए उसे लेनदारों की चिंता नहीं है। (His credit in the market is good, so he doesn't worry about creditors.)

Finally, in educational settings, specifically in commerce and accounting classes, Lendar is part of the basic vocabulary. Students learning Tally or other accounting software in Hindi will constantly balance 'Lendar' and 'Dendar' accounts. It is a word that bridges the gap between high-level finance and the small-scale credit economy of a local neighborhood.

बैंक ने सभी लेनदारों को नोटिस भेजा है। (The bank has sent notices to all the creditors.)

The most frequent mistake learners make with लेनदार (Lendar) is confusing it with its antonym, देनदार (Dendar). This is a critical error because it flips the entire financial relationship. If you tell a bank 'Main aapka lendar hoon' (I am your creditor), you are claiming the bank owes you money. If you are the one who took the loan, you should say 'Main aapka dendar hoon' (I am your debtor). Always remember: Lena = Take, Dena = Give.

Confusion with 'Rindata'
Another mistake is using the more formal term Rindata (Lender) in casual situations. While a Rindata is a type of Lendar, Lendar is more general. A shopkeeper you owe money to for groceries is a Lendar, but you wouldn't typically call them a Rindata unless there was a formal loan agreement involved.

गलती: मैं अपने लेनदार को पैसे दूँगा। (Correct, but people often say 'Dendar' by mistake here when they mean they are the ones paying.)

A subtle grammatical mistake involves the plural form. In Hindi, when using postpositions like 'ko', 'se', or 'ka', the word Lendar changes to Lendaron. Many learners forget this and say 'Lendar ko' instead of 'Lendaron ko' when referring to multiple creditors. For example, 'I spoke to the creditors' should be 'Maine lendaron se baat ki', not 'Maine lendar se baat ki' (unless there is only one).

Incorrect Contextual Usage
Sometimes learners use Lendar to mean 'buyer' because a buyer 'takes' a product. This is incorrect. A buyer is a 'Khareedar' (खरीदार). A Lendar only exists once credit is extended. If you pay cash immediately, there is no Lendar-Dendar relationship; it's just a sale.

सही प्रयोग: जब तक कर्ज नहीं चुकाया जाता, वह मेरा लेनदार रहेगा। (Correct: Until the debt is paid, he will remain my creditor.)

Lastly, avoid using the word to describe someone who is simply 'taking' a gift. If you give someone a present, they are a 'Praptkarta' (receiver), not a Lendar. The word Lendar always carries the weight of an obligation that must be settled. Using it for a gift-receiver sounds like you are expecting a repayment for the gift, which can be socially awkward!

सावधानी: लेनदार और 'खरीदार' में अंतर समझें। (Caution: Understand the difference between a creditor and a buyer.)

While लेनदार (Lendar) is the most versatile word for 'creditor,' several other words exist depending on the register (formal vs. informal) and the specific nature of the debt. Knowing these synonyms will help you understand different types of texts, from legal documents to classic literature.

ऋणदाता (Rindata)
Rindata is the highly formal, Sanskrit-derived version of 'Lender.' It is used in banking contracts and academic economics. While Lendar focuses on the act of 'taking back' the money, Rindata focuses on the act of 'giving the loan' (Rin = loan, Data = giver).

सरकारी दस्तावेजों में 'लेनदार' की जगह ऋणदाता शब्द का प्रयोग होता है। (In government documents, the word 'Rindata' is used instead of 'Lendar'.)

Another common alternative is कर्जदाता (Karzdata). This is very similar to Rindata but uses the Urdu-derived word 'Karz' for debt. It is slightly less formal than Rindata but more formal than Lendar. You will often hear this in news reports about farmer loans or personal debts. It sounds more natural in everyday formal speech than the highly technical Rindata.

साहूकार (Sahukar)
Sahukar refers specifically to a traditional village moneylender. This word carries a lot of cultural and historical weight in India, often appearing in literature (like Premchand's stories) to describe a wealthy, sometimes exploitative, figure who lends money to villagers. You wouldn't call a modern bank a Sahukar, but you might call a local person who lends money at high interest by this name.

पुराने ज़माने में साहूकार ही गाँव के मुख्य लेनदार होते थे। (In olden times, moneylenders were the main creditors of the village.)

For a very informal or slang-adjacent term, some people use पैसे वाला (Paise-wala), but this just means 'a rich person' and doesn't specifically mean creditor unless context implies it. In a business context, Lendar is often grouped with 'Aapoortikarta' (Suppliers), as suppliers are often creditors to a business they provide goods to on credit.

बैंक के अलावा, कच्चे माल के सप्लायर भी कंपनी के लेनदार होते हैं। (Apart from the bank, raw material suppliers are also creditors of the company.)

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The suffix '-dar' is one of the most productive in Hindi, found in words ranging from 'Dukandar' (shopkeeper) to 'Faujdar' (military commander).

発音ガイド

UK /leɪn.dɑːr/
US /leɪn.dɑːr/
Stress is evenly distributed, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable 'Len'.
韻が合う語
देनदार (Dendar) दुकानदार (Dukandar) शानदार (Shandar) खबरदार (Khabardar) वफादार (Wafadar) मजेदार (Majedar) रिश्तेदार (Rishtedar) साझेदार (Sajhedar)
よくある間違い
  • Pronouncing 'Len' like 'Lean'. It should be a short 'e' sound.
  • Pronouncing 'Dar' like 'Door'. It should be 'D-aah-r'.
  • Missing the nasal 'n' completely.
  • Adding an extra vowel at the end (Lendari).
  • Mixing up the 'D' and 'L' positions.

難易度

読解 3/5

Easy to recognize due to the common '-dar' suffix.

ライティング 4/5

Need to remember the 'e' matra and the nasal 'n'.

スピーキング 2/5

Very common and easy to pronounce.

リスニング 3/5

Can be confused with 'Dendar' if the first letter is missed.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

लेना (To take) देना (To give) पैसे (Money) उधार (Credit) आदमी (Man)

次に学ぶ

देनदार (Debtor) ब्याज (Interest) किस्त (Installment) खाता (Account) वसूलना (To recover)

上級

दिवाला (Bankruptcy) परिसमापन (Liquidation) बंधक (Mortgage) प्रतिभूति (Security/Collateral) ऋणशोधन (Solvency)

知っておくべき文法

Oblique Pluralization

Lendar becomes Lendaron before 'ko', 'se', 'mein'.

Agentive '-dar' suffix

Dukan + dar = Dukandar; Len + dar = Lendar.

Possessive Postpositions

Lendar KA paisa (The creditor's money).

Verb Agreement

Lendar maang raha HAI (Singular) vs Lendaron ne maanga (Past transitive).

Gender Neutrality

Lendar is used for both men and women in professional contexts.

レベル別の例文

1

वह मेरा लेनदार है।

He is my creditor.

Simple subject-complement structure.

2

लेनदार पैसे माँग रहा है।

The creditor is asking for money.

Present continuous tense with 'maang raha hai'.

3

मेरा कोई लेनदार नहीं है।

I have no creditor.

Negative sentence showing possession.

4

क्या आप लेनदार हैं?

Are you the creditor?

Interrogative sentence.

5

लेनदार को बुलाओ।

Call the creditor.

Imperative sentence using 'ko'.

6

यह लेनदार का घर है।

This is the creditor's house.

Possessive case using 'ka'.

7

लेनदार यहाँ खड़ा है।

The creditor is standing here.

Simple location sentence.

8

लेनदार खुश है।

The creditor is happy.

Subject-adjective structure.

1

मैंने लेनदार को पैसे दे दिए।

I gave the money to the creditor.

Past tense with 'ne' and 'ko'.

2

लेनदार कल फिर आएगा।

The creditor will come again tomorrow.

Future tense 'aayega'.

3

वह दुकान का मुख्य लेनदार है।

He is the main creditor of the shop.

Use of 'mukhya' (main) as an adjective.

4

लेनदारों की एक लंबी सूची है।

There is a long list of creditors.

Plural oblique form 'lendaron'.

5

आपका लेनदार कौन है?

Who is your creditor?

Interrogative with 'kaun'.

6

हमें लेनदार से बात करनी चाहिए।

We should talk to the creditor.

Use of 'chahiye' (should).

7

लेनदार ने मुझे एक हफ्ता दिया है।

The creditor has given me a week.

Perfect tense with 'ne'.

8

क्या लेनदार दुकान पर आया था?

Did the creditor come to the shop?

Past perfect interrogative.

1

कंपनी के लेनदार भुगतान का इंतज़ार कर रहे हैं।

The company's creditors are waiting for payment.

Plural subject with 'rahe hain'.

2

लेनदार ने ब्याज दर बढ़ा दी है।

The creditor has increased the interest rate.

Transitive verb in past perfect.

3

बैंक हमारा सबसे बड़ा लेनदार है।

The bank is our biggest creditor.

Superlative 'sabse bada'.

4

लेनदारों को संतुष्ट करना मुश्किल है।

It is difficult to satisfy the creditors.

Infinitive as subject 'santusht karna'.

5

उसने अपने लेनदारों से माफी माँगी।

He apologized to his creditors.

Plural oblique with postposition 'se'.

6

लेनदार का नाम रजिस्टर में लिखो।

Write the creditor's name in the register.

Imperative with locative 'mein'.

7

अगर लेनदार मान जाए, तो समस्या हल हो जाएगी।

If the creditor agrees, the problem will be solved.

Conditional sentence 'agar... toh'.

8

लेनदार अक्सर कठोर होते हैं।

Creditors are often harsh.

Generalization using 'aksar'.

1

दिवालिया होने पर लेनदारों का पहला हक होता है।

Creditors have the first right in case of bankruptcy.

Complex sentence with 'hone par'.

2

लेनदार और देनदार के बीच विवाद बढ़ गया।

The dispute between the creditor and the debtor escalated.

Contrast between antonyms.

3

अदालत ने लेनदारों के पक्ष में फैसला सुनाया।

The court ruled in favor of the creditors.

Formal phrase 'ke paksh mein'.

4

सुरक्षित लेनदारों को पहले भुगतान किया जाता है।

Secured creditors are paid first.

Passive voice 'kiya jata hai'.

5

लेनदार ने अपनी शर्तों में ढील देने से मना कर दिया।

The creditor refused to relax his terms.

Compound verb 'mana kar diya'.

6

लेनदारों की समिति ने प्रस्ताव को खारिज कर दिया।

The committee of creditors rejected the proposal.

Collective noun 'samiti'.

7

लेनदार की संपत्ति का विवरण माँगा गया है।

Details of the creditor's assets have been requested.

Passive voice with 'maanga gaya hai'.

8

वह लेनदारों के डर से शहर छोड़कर भाग गया।

He fled the city for fear of creditors.

Reasoning with 'ke darr se'.

1

लेनदारों के हितों की रक्षा करना कानून का दायित्व है।

It is the law's responsibility to protect the interests of creditors.

Abstract noun usage 'hiton' (interests).

2

विदेशी लेनदार देश की अर्थव्यवस्था को प्रभावित कर सकते हैं।

Foreign creditors can affect the country's economy.

Modal verb 'sakte hain'.

3

लेनदार ने ऋण के पुनर्गठन के लिए सहमति दे दी।

The creditor agreed to the restructuring of the loan.

Technical term 'punargathan' (restructuring).

4

कंपनी के परिसमापन के दौरान लेनदारों की प्राथमिकता तय की गई।

Priorities of creditors were decided during the liquidation of the company.

Formal term 'parisamapan' (liquidation).

5

लेनदार की भूमिका केवल पैसा वसूलने तक सीमित नहीं है।

The role of a creditor is not limited to just recovering money.

Negative restrictive 'seemit nahi hai'.

6

लेनदारों के बीच आपसी सहमति होना अनिवार्य है।

Mutual agreement among creditors is mandatory.

Adjective 'anivarya' (mandatory).

7

लेनदार ने धोखाधड़ी का आरोप लगाते हुए मामला दर्ज कराया।

The creditor filed a case alleging fraud.

Participle phrase 'aarop lagate hue'.

8

लेनदारों की सक्रियता ने कंपनी को सुधरने पर मजबूर किया।

The activeness of the creditors forced the company to improve.

Causative sense 'majboor kiya'.

1

लेनदार की कठोरता ने उसे आत्महत्या के कगार पर पहुँचा दिया।

The creditor's ruthlessness pushed him to the brink of suicide.

High-level emotional vocabulary 'kagar' (brink).

2

वैश्विक मंदी के दौर में लेनदार और देनदार दोनों ही संकट में हैं।

In the era of global recession, both creditors and debtors are in crisis.

Universal context with 'dono hi'.

3

लेनदार के अधिकारों और मानवीय संवेदनाओं के बीच एक महीन रेखा है।

There is a fine line between the rights of a creditor and human sensitivities.

Philosophical use of 'maheen rekha' (fine line).

4

लेनदारों के प्रभुत्व ने छोटे व्यापारियों का अस्तित्व खतरे में डाल दिया है।

The dominance of creditors has jeopardized the existence of small traders.

Abstract noun 'prabhutva' (dominance).

5

लेनदार की माँगों को नजरअंदाज करना आत्मघाती साबित हो सकता है।

Ignoring the creditor's demands could prove to be suicidal.

Strong adjective 'aatmaghati' (suicidal/self-destructive).

6

लेनदार ने अपनी पूरी पूँजी उस डूबते हुए प्रोजेक्ट में लगा दी थी।

The creditor had invested his entire capital in that sinking project.

Metaphorical 'doobte hue' (sinking).

7

लेनदारों के दबाव के बावजूद, उसने अपना नैतिक संतुलन नहीं खोया।

Despite pressure from creditors, he did not lose his moral balance.

Concessive 'ke bawajood' (despite).

8

लेनदार की दृष्टि सदैव मुनाफे और सुरक्षा पर टिकी रहती है।

A creditor's eye is always fixed on profit and security.

Formal adverb 'sadaiv' (always).

よく使う組み合わせ

मुख्य लेनदार
सुरक्षित लेनदार
लेनदारों की सूची
विदेशी लेनदार
लेनदार का दावा
लेनदारों की बैठक
छोटे लेनदार
लेनदार का भुगतान
पुराना लेनदार
लेनदार की शर्तें

よく使うフレーズ

लेनदार पीछे पड़ना

— When a creditor constantly pesters someone for repayment.

आजकल लेनदार मेरे पीछे पड़े हैं।

लेनदार का मुँह बंद करना

— To pay off a creditor so they stop complaining.

पैसे देकर लेनदार का मुँह बंद करो।

लेनदार खड़ा होना

— To have a creditor waiting at the door.

दरवाजे पर लेनदार खड़ा है।

लेनदार बनना

— To become a creditor by lending money or services.

मैं उसका लेनदार नहीं बनना चाहता।

लेनदारों की कतार

— A long line of people waiting for their money.

उसके घर के बाहर लेनदारों की कतार लगी है।

लेनदार को टालना

— To avoid or delay paying a creditor.

वह कब तक लेनदार को टालता रहेगा?

लेनदार की धमकी

— A threat from a creditor regarding unpaid debt.

लेनदार की धमकी से वह डर गया।

लेनदार का हिसाब

— The final settlement or account of a creditor.

आज लेनदार का हिसाब बराबर कर दो।

लेनदार को मनाना

— To persuade a creditor to wait or reduce interest.

लेनदार को मनाना बहुत मुश्किल है।

लेनदार का हक

— The legal or moral right of a creditor.

अपना पैसा वापस लेना लेनदार का हक है।

よく混同される語

लेनदार vs देनदार (Dendar)

This is the person who owes money. It's the exact opposite of Lendar.

लेनदार vs खरीदार (Khareedar)

This means 'buyer.' A buyer only becomes a 'Dendar' if they don't pay immediately.

लेनदार vs दुकानदार (Dukandar)

This means 'shopkeeper.' A shopkeeper can be a Lendar, but not all shopkeepers are Lendar.

慣用句と表現

"लेनदार का साया"

— The constant presence or worry of debt following someone.

उस पर हमेशा लेनदार का साया रहता है।

Literary
"लेनदारों की शामत"

— A situation where creditors are unlikely to get their money back.

अगर कंपनी डूबी, तो लेनदारों की शामत आ जाएगी।

Colloquial
"पैसे का लेनदार, जान का दुश्मन"

— Describing a creditor who is extremely aggressive.

वह तो पैसे का लेनदार और जान का दुश्मन बन गया है।

Informal
"लेनदार को अंगूठा दिखाना"

— To refuse to pay a creditor or to cheat them.

उसने पैसे लेने के बाद लेनदार को अंगूठा दिखा दिया।

Slang
"लेनदार की आँख"

— A metaphor for someone who watches their money very closely.

उसकी आँख लेनदार की आँख जैसी है, सब हिसाब रखती है।

Informal
"लेनदार की चौखट"

— The doorstep of a creditor, often where a debtor goes to beg for time.

उसे लेनदार की चौखट पर नाक रगड़नी पड़ी।

Literary
"लेनदार का हाथ ऊपर"

— A creditor being in a position of power over a debtor.

इस सौदे में लेनदार का हाथ ऊपर है।

Business
"लेनदार की मार"

— The financial hit taken by a creditor when a debt isn't paid.

मंदी में लेनदार की मार सबसे ज्यादा होती है।

Financial
"लेनदार के गले पड़ना"

— When a debt becomes a burden for the creditor themselves.

यह फँसा हुआ कर्ज लेनदार के गले पड़ गया है।

Informal
"लेनदार का कलेजा"

— The courage or heart of a creditor (often used to say they are heartless).

लेनदार का कलेजा पत्थर का होता है।

Poetic/Sarcastic

間違えやすい

लेनदार vs देनदार

Sounds almost identical, only the first letter differs.

Lendar takes money back; Dendar gives money back. L=Lena, D=Dena.

मैं बैंक का देनदार हूँ, और बैंक मेरा लेनदार है।

लेनदार vs ऋणदाता

Both mean creditor.

Rindata is formal Sanskrit; Lendar is common Hindustani.

कानूनी कागज में 'ऋणदाता' लिखा होता है।

लेनदार vs सप्लायर

Suppliers are often creditors.

Supplier is a role of providing goods; Lendar is the role of being owed money.

सप्लायर अब हमारा सबसे बड़ा लेनदार है।

लेनदार vs साहूकार

Both involve lending.

Sahukar is a specific traditional occupation; Lendar is a general financial term.

गाँव का साहूकार एक कठोर लेनदार था।

लेनदार vs वसूलने वाला

Both involve taking money.

Vasuulne wala is the person who physically collects; Lendar is the person who owns the debt.

लेनदार ने पैसे वसूलने वाले को भेजा।

文型パターン

A1

[Person] [Possessive] लेनदार है।

वह मेरा लेनदार है।

A2

लेनदार को [Object] देना है।

लेनदार को पैसे देना है।

B1

लेनदार [Verb] रहा है।

लेनदार पैसे माँग रहा है।

B2

लेनदारों की [Noun] [Verb]।

लेनदारों की सूची तैयार की गई।

C1

लेनदार के [Noun] की रक्षा [Verb]।

लेनदार के हितों की रक्षा करनी होगी।

C2

लेनदार की [Abstract Noun] ने [Result]।

लेनदार की निर्दयता ने उसे बर्बाद कर दिया।

Any

मुख्य लेनदार कौन है?

इस प्रोजेक्ट का मुख्य लेनदार कौन है?

Any

लेनदार से [Verb]।

लेनदार से समय माँगो।

語族

名詞

लेन (Len - taking)
देन (Den - giving)
लेन-देन (Len-den - transaction)

動詞

लेना (Lena - to take)
देना (Dena - to give)

形容詞

लेनदारी (Lendari - credit/receivables)

関連

कर्ज (Debt)
ऋण (Loan)
ब्याज (Interest)
उधार (Credit)
किस्त (Installment)

使い方

frequency

Extremely common in financial and daily commercial contexts.

よくある間違い
  • Using 'Dendar' instead of 'Lendar'. Use 'Lendar' for the one who is owed money.

    This is the most common error. Dendar is the debtor, Lendar is the creditor.

  • Saying 'Lendar ko' for multiple people. Say 'Lendaron ko'.

    The word must change to the oblique plural form when used with postpositions.

  • Using Lendar for a thief. Use 'Chor'.

    Lendar is only for legitimate financial debts, not for someone who just takes things illegally.

  • Pronouncing it as 'Lend-aar'. Pronounce as 'Len-daar'.

    The 'n' is a soft Hindi nasal, not a hard English 'nd' cluster.

  • Using 'Lendar' to mean 'buyer'. Use 'Khareedar'.

    A buyer is not a creditor; they are usually the ones who become debtors if they don't pay.

ヒント

L for Lena

Always associate the 'L' in Lendar with 'Lena' (to take). This ensures you never confuse it with Dendar (to give).

Postposition change

Remember that 'Lendar' becomes 'Lendaron' when you say 'to the creditors' (Lendaron ko).

Business Usage

In a balance sheet, 'Sundry Creditors' is translated as 'Vividh Lendar'. Use this in accounting exams.

Kirana Stores

When you buy groceries on credit at an Indian shop, the shopkeeper is your Lendar. This is a great way to practice the word.

Tone Matters

Using 'Lendar' can sound a bit harsh. If you want to be softer, use 'Paisa lene wala' (the one taking money).

Formal Synonyms

Learn 'Rindata' alongside 'Lendar' to improve your formal Hindi reading skills.

News Keywords

When you hear 'Karz' (debt), listen for 'Lendar' nearby. They are usually mentioned together.

Compound Words

Use 'Len-den' (transaction) to describe the whole process, and 'Lendar' for one party in it.

Avoiding Confusion

In a group of friends, clarify who the Lendar is before a trip to avoid awkward payment disputes later.

Metaphorical use

Use 'Lendar' to describe nature or time catching up with you for a more poetic expression.

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記憶術

Remember 'LEN-dar'. 'LEN' sounds like 'Lend'. In English, you lend to someone. In Hindi, the 'Len-dar' is the one who 'Lent' the money and is now waiting for it back.

視覚的連想

Imagine a person holding an empty hand out (Len = taking) and wearing a hat (Dar = person). They are waiting to take their money back.

Word Web

Paisa (Money) Karz (Debt) Bank Hisaab (Account) Vasuuli (Recovery) Dendar (Debtor) Byaaj (Interest) Kanoon (Law)

チャレンジ

Try to identify one 'Lendar' in your life (maybe your landlord or a bank) and say out loud: '[Name] mera lendar hai.'

語源

Hindi/Hindustani compound word. 'Len' comes from the Prakrit 'lenna' which evolved from Sanskrit 'labhana' (gaining/taking). 'Dar' is a Persian suffix meaning 'holder' or 'possessor.'

元の意味: One who holds the right to take or receive.

Indo-Aryan / Indo-Iranian

文化的な背景

Be careful when calling someone a 'Lendar' in a social setting; it can imply they are greedy or that you are stressed about money.

In English-speaking countries, debt is often private and handled by institutions. In India, debt can be a very public social matter.

The movie 'Mother India' centers on the struggle against a cruel moneylender (Lendar). Premchand's story 'Godaan' deals with the crushing weight of creditors. The 'Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code' is the modern legal framework for Lendaron in India.

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実際の使用場面

Banking

  • बैंक लेनदार है
  • ब्याज दर
  • लोन चुकाना
  • नोटिस भेजना

Small Business

  • उधार का हिसाब
  • सप्लायर का पैसा
  • खाता बुक
  • लेनदारी

Legal

  • कोर्ट केस
  • लेनदार का दावा
  • दिवालिया घोषित
  • कानूनी हक

Personal Finance

  • दोस्त से उधार
  • पैसे वापस करना
  • लेनदार को टालना
  • मदद माँगना

News/Economy

  • अर्थव्यवस्था पर असर
  • विदेशी लेनदार
  • कर्ज माफी
  • बैंकिंग संकट

会話のきっかけ

"क्या आपके व्यापार में बहुत सारे लेनदार हैं?"

"अगर लेनदार पैसे जल्दी माँगे, तो आप क्या करेंगे?"

"क्या बैंक एक अच्छा लेनदार साबित होता है?"

"पुराने ज़माने के लेनदार और आज के लेनदारों में क्या अंतर है?"

"लेनदार को खुश रखने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका क्या है?"

日記のテーマ

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अगर मुझे एक दिन के लिए किसी का लेनदार बनना पड़े, तो मैं...

मेरे देश में लेनदारों के प्रति लोगों का क्या नजरिया है?

क्या लेनदार होना एक शक्तिशाली स्थिति है? अपने विचार लिखें।

よくある質問

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Lendar means a creditor. It is the person or bank you owe money to. If you take a loan, the one who gave you the loan is your Lendar.

Lendar (from 'Lena' - to take) is the one who receives the money back. Dendar (from 'Dena' - to give) is the one who must pay the money back. They are opposites.

Yes, a bank is frequently referred to as a 'Lendar' in news and business contexts in India.

It is a standard word used in both business and daily life. For very formal legal documents, 'Rindata' is often preferred, but 'Lendar' is widely accepted.

The plural is 'Lendar' (same as singular) or 'Lendaron' when used with a postposition like 'ko' or 'se'.

Usually yes, but it can also be used for goods or services provided on credit.

The root is the Hindi verb 'Lena' (to take) combined with the suffix '-dar' (holder/agent).

Yes, it is used as a gender-neutral professional term, although it follows masculine grammatical rules.

Yes, especially in economic and business news regarding corporate debt and bankruptcy.

It is called a 'Surakshit Lendar' (सुरक्षित लेनदार).

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Write a sentence: 'He is my creditor.'

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Write a sentence: 'The creditor is here.'

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Write a sentence: 'I need to pay the creditor.'

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Write a sentence: 'Who is your creditor?'

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Write a sentence: 'The bank is our main creditor.'

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Write a sentence: 'The creditor is asking for interest.'

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Write a sentence: 'The court ruled for the creditors.'

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Write a sentence: 'We have a long list of creditors.'

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Write a sentence: 'Creditor rights are protected by law.'

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Write a sentence: 'The foreign creditors are worried.'

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Translate: 'The creditor refused the deal.'

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Translate: 'Restructuring the debt for the creditor.'

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Write a short paragraph about a debtor's fear of a creditor.

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Explain the role of a creditor in a modern economy.

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Compare 'Lendar' and 'Sahukar'.

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Draft a formal notice to a creditor asking for more time.

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Write a poem snippet about debt.

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Say: 'He is my creditor.'

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Say: 'The creditor is calling.'

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Say: 'I gave money to the creditor.'

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Say: 'We must protect creditor interests.'

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Say: 'The creditor filed a case.'

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Pronounce: लेनदार

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Say: 'Is he your creditor?'

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How do creditors affect a startup?

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Listen to: 'लेनदार को पैसे दो।' What should you do?

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Listen to: 'बैंक लेनदारों की बैठक है।' What meeting is it?

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Listen to: 'लेनदार ने ब्याज बढ़ा दिया।' What did the creditor increase?

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Listen to: 'लेनदार कल आएगा।' When is he coming?

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Listen: 'लेनदार का दावा।' What is it?

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