लेनदार
लेनदार em 30 segundos
- 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?
Curiosidade
The suffix '-dar' is one of the most productive in Hindi, found in words ranging from 'Dukandar' (shopkeeper) to 'Faujdar' (military commander).
Guia de pronúncia
- 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.
Nível de dificuldade
Easy to recognize due to the common '-dar' suffix.
Need to remember the 'e' matra and the nasal 'n'.
Very common and easy to pronounce.
Can be confused with 'Dendar' if the first letter is missed.
O que aprender depois
Pré-requisitos
Aprenda a seguir
Avançado
Gramática essencial
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.
Exemplos por nível
वह मेरा लेनदार है।
He is my creditor.
Simple subject-complement structure.
लेनदार पैसे माँग रहा है।
The creditor is asking for money.
Present continuous tense with 'maang raha hai'.
मेरा कोई लेनदार नहीं है।
I have no creditor.
Negative sentence showing possession.
क्या आप लेनदार हैं?
Are you the creditor?
Interrogative sentence.
लेनदार को बुलाओ।
Call the creditor.
Imperative sentence using 'ko'.
यह लेनदार का घर है।
This is the creditor's house.
Possessive case using 'ka'.
लेनदार यहाँ खड़ा है।
The creditor is standing here.
Simple location sentence.
लेनदार खुश है।
The creditor is happy.
Subject-adjective structure.
मैंने लेनदार को पैसे दे दिए।
I gave the money to the creditor.
Past tense with 'ne' and 'ko'.
लेनदार कल फिर आएगा।
The creditor will come again tomorrow.
Future tense 'aayega'.
वह दुकान का मुख्य लेनदार है।
He is the main creditor of the shop.
Use of 'mukhya' (main) as an adjective.
लेनदारों की एक लंबी सूची है।
There is a long list of creditors.
Plural oblique form 'lendaron'.
आपका लेनदार कौन है?
Who is your creditor?
Interrogative with 'kaun'.
हमें लेनदार से बात करनी चाहिए।
We should talk to the creditor.
Use of 'chahiye' (should).
लेनदार ने मुझे एक हफ्ता दिया है।
The creditor has given me a week.
Perfect tense with 'ne'.
क्या लेनदार दुकान पर आया था?
Did the creditor come to the shop?
Past perfect interrogative.
कंपनी के लेनदार भुगतान का इंतज़ार कर रहे हैं।
The company's creditors are waiting for payment.
Plural subject with 'rahe hain'.
लेनदार ने ब्याज दर बढ़ा दी है।
The creditor has increased the interest rate.
Transitive verb in past perfect.
बैंक हमारा सबसे बड़ा लेनदार है।
The bank is our biggest creditor.
Superlative 'sabse bada'.
लेनदारों को संतुष्ट करना मुश्किल है।
It is difficult to satisfy the creditors.
Infinitive as subject 'santusht karna'.
उसने अपने लेनदारों से माफी माँगी।
He apologized to his creditors.
Plural oblique with postposition 'se'.
लेनदार का नाम रजिस्टर में लिखो।
Write the creditor's name in the register.
Imperative with locative 'mein'.
अगर लेनदार मान जाए, तो समस्या हल हो जाएगी।
If the creditor agrees, the problem will be solved.
Conditional sentence 'agar... toh'.
लेनदार अक्सर कठोर होते हैं।
Creditors are often harsh.
Generalization using 'aksar'.
दिवालिया होने पर लेनदारों का पहला हक होता है।
Creditors have the first right in case of bankruptcy.
Complex sentence with 'hone par'.
लेनदार और देनदार के बीच विवाद बढ़ गया।
The dispute between the creditor and the debtor escalated.
Contrast between antonyms.
अदालत ने लेनदारों के पक्ष में फैसला सुनाया।
The court ruled in favor of the creditors.
Formal phrase 'ke paksh mein'.
सुरक्षित लेनदारों को पहले भुगतान किया जाता है।
Secured creditors are paid first.
Passive voice 'kiya jata hai'.
लेनदार ने अपनी शर्तों में ढील देने से मना कर दिया।
The creditor refused to relax his terms.
Compound verb 'mana kar diya'.
लेनदारों की समिति ने प्रस्ताव को खारिज कर दिया।
The committee of creditors rejected the proposal.
Collective noun 'samiti'.
लेनदार की संपत्ति का विवरण माँगा गया है।
Details of the creditor's assets have been requested.
Passive voice with 'maanga gaya hai'.
वह लेनदारों के डर से शहर छोड़कर भाग गया।
He fled the city for fear of creditors.
Reasoning with 'ke darr se'.
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).
विदेशी लेनदार देश की अर्थव्यवस्था को प्रभावित कर सकते हैं।
Foreign creditors can affect the country's economy.
Modal verb 'sakte hain'.
लेनदार ने ऋण के पुनर्गठन के लिए सहमति दे दी।
The creditor agreed to the restructuring of the loan.
Technical term 'punargathan' (restructuring).
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).
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'.
लेनदारों के बीच आपसी सहमति होना अनिवार्य है।
Mutual agreement among creditors is mandatory.
Adjective 'anivarya' (mandatory).
लेनदार ने धोखाधड़ी का आरोप लगाते हुए मामला दर्ज कराया।
The creditor filed a case alleging fraud.
Participle phrase 'aarop lagate hue'.
लेनदारों की सक्रियता ने कंपनी को सुधरने पर मजबूर किया।
The activeness of the creditors forced the company to improve.
Causative sense 'majboor kiya'.
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).
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'.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
— When a creditor constantly pesters someone for repayment.
आजकल लेनदार मेरे पीछे पड़े हैं।
— To pay off a creditor so they stop complaining.
पैसे देकर लेनदार का मुँह बंद करो।
— A long line of people waiting for their money.
उसके घर के बाहर लेनदारों की कतार लगी है।
— To persuade a creditor to wait or reduce interest.
लेनदार को मनाना बहुत मुश्किल है।
Frequentemente confundido com
This is the person who owes money. It's the exact opposite of Lendar.
This means 'buyer.' A buyer only becomes a 'Dendar' if they don't pay immediately.
This means 'shopkeeper.' A shopkeeper can be a Lendar, but not all shopkeepers are Lendar.
Expressões idiomáticas
— The constant presence or worry of debt following someone.
उस पर हमेशा लेनदार का साया रहता है।
Literary— A situation where creditors are unlikely to get their money back.
अगर कंपनी डूबी, तो लेनदारों की शामत आ जाएगी।
Colloquial— Describing a creditor who is extremely aggressive.
वह तो पैसे का लेनदार और जान का दुश्मन बन गया है।
Informal— To refuse to pay a creditor or to cheat them.
उसने पैसे लेने के बाद लेनदार को अंगूठा दिखा दिया।
Slang— A metaphor for someone who watches their money very closely.
उसकी आँख लेनदार की आँख जैसी है, सब हिसाब रखती है।
Informal— The doorstep of a creditor, often where a debtor goes to beg for time.
उसे लेनदार की चौखट पर नाक रगड़नी पड़ी।
Literary— A creditor being in a position of power over a debtor.
इस सौदे में लेनदार का हाथ ऊपर है।
Business— The financial hit taken by a creditor when a debt isn't paid.
मंदी में लेनदार की मार सबसे ज्यादा होती है।
Financial— When a debt becomes a burden for the creditor themselves.
यह फँसा हुआ कर्ज लेनदार के गले पड़ गया है।
Informal— The courage or heart of a creditor (often used to say they are heartless).
लेनदार का कलेजा पत्थर का होता है।
Poetic/SarcasticFácil de confundir
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।
Both mean creditor.
Rindata is formal Sanskrit; Lendar is common Hindustani.
कानूनी कागज में 'ऋणदाता' लिखा होता है।
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।
Both involve lending.
Sahukar is a specific traditional occupation; Lendar is a general financial term.
गाँव का साहूकार एक कठोर लेनदार था।
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।
Padrões de frases
[Person] [Possessive] लेनदार है।
वह मेरा लेनदार है।
लेनदार को [Object] देना है।
लेनदार को पैसे देना है।
लेनदार [Verb] रहा है।
लेनदार पैसे माँग रहा है।
लेनदारों की [Noun] [Verb]।
लेनदारों की सूची तैयार की गई।
लेनदार के [Noun] की रक्षा [Verb]।
लेनदार के हितों की रक्षा करनी होगी।
लेनदार की [Abstract Noun] ने [Result]।
लेनदार की निर्दयता ने उसे बर्बाद कर दिया।
मुख्य लेनदार कौन है?
इस प्रोजेक्ट का मुख्य लेनदार कौन है?
लेनदार से [Verb]।
लेनदार से समय माँगो।
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Extremely common in financial and daily commercial contexts.
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Using 'Dendar' instead of 'Lendar'.
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Use 'Lendar' for the one who is owed money.
This is the most common error. Dendar is the debtor, Lendar is the creditor.
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Saying 'Lendar ko' for multiple people.
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Say 'Lendaron ko'.
The word must change to the oblique plural form when used with postpositions.
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Using Lendar for a thief.
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Use 'Chor'.
Lendar is only for legitimate financial debts, not for someone who just takes things illegally.
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Pronouncing it as 'Lend-aar'.
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Pronounce as 'Len-daar'.
The 'n' is a soft Hindi nasal, not a hard English 'nd' cluster.
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Using 'Lendar' to mean 'buyer'.
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Use 'Khareedar'.
A buyer is not a creditor; they are usually the ones who become debtors if they don't pay.
Dicas
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.
Memorize
Mnemônico
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.
Associação visual
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
Desafio
Try to identify one 'Lendar' in your life (maybe your landlord or a bank) and say out loud: '[Name] mera lendar hai.'
Origem da palavra
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.'
Significado original: One who holds the right to take or receive.
Indo-Aryan / Indo-IranianContexto cultural
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.
Pratique na vida real
Contextos reais
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
Iniciadores de conversa
"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?"
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Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasLendar 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).
Teste-se 190 perguntas
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: 'My creditor is good.'
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Translate: 'Call the creditor.'
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Translate: 'The creditor called today.'
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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: 'Who is the creditor?'
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Say: 'The bank is the main creditor.'
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Say: 'I spoke to the creditors.'
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Say: 'The creditors are waiting outside.'
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Say: 'The creditor's terms are too hard.'
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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: 'Creditor will come tomorrow.'
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Say: 'Is he your creditor?'
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Say: 'The company has many creditors.'
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Say: 'The foreign creditors are leaving.'
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Discuss the ethics of being a creditor.
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How do creditors affect a startup?
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Roleplay: You are a creditor asking for payment.
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Roleplay: You are a debtor asking for more time.
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Talk about a famous literary creditor.
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Listen to: 'वो मेरा लेनदार है।' What is the relationship?
Listen to: 'लेनदार को पैसे दो।' What should you do?
Listen to: 'बैंक लेनदारों की बैठक है।' What meeting is it?
Listen to: 'लेनदार ने ब्याज बढ़ा दिया।' What did the creditor increase?
Listen to: 'लेनदारों के अधिकारों का उल्लंघन।' What happened to creditor rights?
Listen to: 'लेनदार'। How many syllables?
Listen to: 'लेनदार कल आएगा।' When is he coming?
Listen to: 'लेनदार का फोन आया।' Who called?
Listen to: 'लेनदार ने मना किया।' Did he say yes or no?
Listen to: 'विदेशी लेनदार।' Where are they from?
Listen and identify the word: 'लेनदार' or 'देनदार'?
Listen: 'मेरा लेनदार खुश है।' Is he happy?
Listen: 'लेनदारों की सूची।' What list is it?
Listen: 'लेनदार का दावा।' What is it?
Listen: 'लेनदार की शर्तों में ढील।' What happened to the terms?
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Summary
The word 'लेनदार' (Lendar) is essential for describing financial obligations. Remember: 'L' for 'Lena' means they 'Take' the money back, making them the creditor. Example: 'Bank mera lendar hai' (The bank is my creditor).
- 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.
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.
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