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borrow in Czech

borrow in Czech is půjčit, půjčovat — borrow means to take or receive something temporarily, intending to give it back.

borrow in Czech

půjčit
verb
To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
půjčovat
verb
To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.

What does "borrow" mean?

  1. verb To take or receive something temporarily, intending to give it back.
    "Could I borrow your umbrella until tomorrow?"
  2. verb To adopt an idea, word, or style from somewhere else and use it as your own.
    "The architect borrowed ideas from traditional Japanese houses."
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borrow in a sentence

  • Could I borrow your umbrella until tomorrow?
  • Can I borrow your pen for a second?
  • The architect borrowed ideas from traditional Japanese houses.
  • Many chefs borrow techniques from other cuisines.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "borrow" in Czech?
"borrow" in Czech is půjčit, půjčovat. borrow means: To take or receive something temporarily, intending to give it back.
How do you use "borrow" in a sentence?
Example: "Could I borrow your umbrella until tomorrow?" In Czech, "borrow" is půjčit, půjčovat.
Are there other ways to say "borrow" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "borrow": půjčit, půjčovat.
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