leihen
lend
Meaning of leihen
jemandem etwas für kurze Zeit geben
to give something to someone for a short time
Pronunciation
leihen with English translation
leihen usage examples
Er leiht mir oft Geld.
He often lends me money.
Meine Eltern leihen uns jeden Monat etwas Geld.
My parents lend us some money every month.
leihen synonyms
What's the difference between leihen, ausleihen, borgen, verleihen, schenken, geben, and vermieten
To lend or borrow for a while; very common in everyday speech.
to borrow or lend; a conversational word, common in everyday speech and often regional
to lend something out for temporary use; often sounds a bit more formal and emphasizes giving something for a period of time
Advanced: broader words
to give as a gift with no expectation of return; it does not mean temporary use, so it is not a true synonym
to give in a very general sense; a broad word that does not specifically mean borrowing or returning
to rent out for money; usually used for apartments, cars, or rooms, not for simple lending
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Questions about this word
What does leihen mean?
to give something to someone for a short time
How do you pronounce leihen?
leihen is pronounced [ˈlaɪ̯ən].
How is leihen used in a sentence?
He often lends me money. Translation: Er leiht mir oft Geld.
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