borrow in Dutch
borrow in Dutch is lenen, ontlenen — borrow means to take or receive something temporarily, intending to give it back.
borrow in Dutch
lenen
To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
ontlenen
To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
What does "borrow" mean?
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verb To take or receive something temporarily, intending to give it back.
"Could I borrow your umbrella until tomorrow?"
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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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What is "borrow" in Dutch?
"borrow" in Dutch is lenen, ontlenen. 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 Dutch, "borrow" is lenen, ontlenen.
Are there other ways to say "borrow" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "borrow": lenen, ontlenen.
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