borrow in Finnish
borrow in Finnish is lainata, ottaa lainaksi, omaksua — borrow means to take or receive something temporarily, intending to give it back.
borrow in Finnish
lainata
To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
ottaa lainaksi
To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
lainata
To adopt (an idea) as one's own.
omaksua
To adopt (an idea) as one's own.
lainata
(arithmetic) In a subtraction, to deduct (one) from a digit of the minuend and add ten to the following digit, in order that the subtraction of a larger digit in the subtrahend from the digit in the minuend to which ten is added gives a positive result.
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "borrow" in Finnish?
"borrow" in Finnish is lainata, ottaa lainaksi, omaksua. 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 Finnish, "borrow" is lainata, ottaa lainaksi, omaksua.
Are there other ways to say "borrow" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "borrow": lainata, ottaa lainaksi, omaksua.
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