A2Finance
leihen
to lend, to borrow
In German
leihen
[ˈlaɪ̯ən]
English
to lend, to borrow
Español
prestar, pedir prestado
Italiano
prestare, prendere in prestito
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
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.
FAQ
How do you say "to lend, to borrow" in German?
"to lend, to borrow" in German is "leihen" ([ˈlaɪ̯ən]). Example: Kannst du mir dein Buch leihen?.
