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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
verb
To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
ontlenen
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.
    "Can I borrow your pen for a second?"
  2. verb To adopt an idea, word, or style from somewhere else and use it as your own.
    "English has borrowed thousands of words from French."
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borrow in a sentence

  • Can I borrow your pen for a second?
  • She borrowed a large sum of money from the bank to buy the house.
  • English has borrowed thousands of words from French.

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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: "Can I borrow your pen for a second?" 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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