sich ausleihen
borrow
Meaning of sich ausleihen
etwas für kurze Zeit nehmen und später zurückgeben
to take something for a short time and return it later
Pronunciation
sich ausleihen with English translation
sich ausleihen usage examples
Ich leihe mir nicht gern Geld aus.
I don't like to borrow money.
Er leiht sich jeden Monat Geld aus.
He borrows money every month.
sich ausleihen synonyms
What's the difference between sich ausleihen, ausleihen, leihen, entlehnen, borgen, entleihen, mieten, and pumpen
The most common neutral word for taking something temporarily and returning it later.
Very close to 'ausleihen', but often shorter and more general; depending on context it can mean either 'to borrow' or 'to lend'.
A more literary and formal word, often used in writing, academic, or literary contexts.
Regional and more common in some dialects or in colloquial speech; means 'to borrow' or 'to lend'.
A more literary and formal word for taking something temporarily, often from a library or in official contexts.
Advanced: broader words
Not exactly borrow: it means to rent something for a period of time in exchange for payment. Used for flats, cars, equipment, etc.
Very informal and a bit rough; often means 'to borrow' money or things from someone, usually in casual speech.
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Questions about this word
What does sich ausleihen mean?
to take something for a short time and return it later
How do you pronounce sich ausleihen?
sich ausleihen is pronounced [zɪç ˈaʊsˌlaɪ̯ən].
How is sich ausleihen used in a sentence?
I don't like to borrow money. Translation: Ich leihe mir nicht gern Geld aus.
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