A2Finance
leihen
to lend, to borrow
In German
leihen
[ˈlaɪ̯ən]
🇬🇧 English
to lend, to borrow
🇪🇸 Español
prestar, pedir prestado
🇮🇹 Italiano
prestare, prendere in prestito
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Note
"leihen" can mean both "to lend" and "to borrow". The meaning depends on context and prepositions (e.g., "jemandem etwas leihen" = to lend something to someone; "sich etwas von jemandem leihen" = to borrow something from someone).
Example Sentences
1
Kannst du mir dein Buch leihen?
Can you lend me your book?
2
Ich muss mir Geld von meinen Eltern leihen.
I have to borrow money from my parents.