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loan in German

loan in German is Darlehen, Anleihe, Kredit — loan means a sum of money lent to someone on the understanding that it will be paid back, often with interest.

loan in German

Darlehen
noun
(law, banking, finance) A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).
Anleihe
noun
(law, banking, finance) A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).
Kredit
noun
(law, banking, finance) A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).
Darlehensvertrag
noun
The contract and array of legal or ethical obligations surrounding a loan.
leihen
verb
(usually, _, ditransitive, US, dated, _, and) To lend (something) to (someone).
ausleihen
verb
(usually, _, ditransitive, US, dated, _, and) To lend (something) to (someone).

What does "loan" mean?

  1. noun A sum of money lent to someone on the understanding that it will be paid back, often with interest.
    "They took out a loan to buy their first car."
  2. verb To lend something to someone for temporary use.
    "The museum loaned the painting to a gallery in Paris."

loan in a sentence

  • They took out a loan to buy their first car.
  • The bank approved her loan application within a week.
  • The museum loaned the painting to a gallery in Paris.
  • Can you loan me your ladder for the weekend?

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "loan" in German?

"loan" in German is Darlehen, Anleihe, Kredit. loan means: A sum of money lent to someone on the understanding that it will be paid back, often with interest.

How do you use "loan" in a sentence?

Example: "They took out a loan to buy their first car." In German, "loan" is Darlehen, Anleihe, Kredit.

Are there other ways to say "loan" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "loan": Darlehen, Anleihe, Kredit, Darlehensvertrag, leihen, ausleihen.

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