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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.

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