lend in German
lend in German is leihen, borgen, verleihen — lend means to let someone use something of yours for a while, on the understanding they will give it back.
lend in German
leihen
(transitive) To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.
borgen
(transitive) To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.
verleihen
(transitive) To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.
What does "lend" mean?
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verb To let someone use something of yours for a while, on the understanding they will give it back.
"Would you mind lending me your ladder for the weekend, please?"
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verb To give someone money temporarily, usually expecting it back with interest.
"Banks usually lend money only to people who can prove they can repay it."
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verb To add or contribute a particular quality to something.
"A bright red scarf can lend a simple outfit some real personality."
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lend in a sentence
- Would you mind lending me your ladder for the weekend, please?
- Can you lend me your umbrella until Friday?
- Banks usually lend money only to people who can prove they can repay it.
- The bank refused to lend him any more money.
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What is "lend" in German?
"lend" in German is leihen, borgen, verleihen. lend means: To let someone use something of yours for a while, on the understanding they will give it back.
How do you use "lend" in a sentence?
Example: "Would you mind lending me your ladder for the weekend, please?" In German, "lend" is leihen, borgen, verleihen.
Are there other ways to say "lend" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "lend": leihen, borgen, verleihen.
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