leihen
lend
to give something to someone for a short time
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What's the difference between leihen / ausleihen / borgen / verleihen / schenken / geben
lend — to give something to someone for a short time
to borrow something for a short time and give it back later; the most common everyday match for this meaning
Kann ich mir dein Buch ausleihen?
Можно мне взять у тебя книгу на время?
to borrow or lend; a conversational word, common in everyday speech and often regional
Kannst du mir fünf Euro borgen?
Можешь одолжить мне пять евро?
to lend something out for temporary use; often sounds a bit more formal and emphasizes giving something for a period of time
Die Bibliothek verleiht auch Hörbücher.
Библиотека также выдаёт аудиокниги во временное пользование.
to give as a gift with no expectation of return; it does not mean temporary use, so it is not a true synonym
Zum Geburtstag schenke ich ihr ein Buch.
На день рождения я подарю ей книгу.
to give in a very general sense; a broad word that does not specifically mean borrowing or returning
Kannst du mir bitte das Salz geben?
Можешь, пожалуйста, передать мне соль?
to rent out for money; usually used for apartments, cars, or rooms, not for simple lending
Die Familie vermietet im Sommer ihr Ferienhaus.
Семья сдаёт свой дом для отдыха летом.
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leihen translation: lend. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce leihen
/ˈlaɪ̯ən/
leihen translation
lend
leihen transcription
/ˈlaɪ̯ən/
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jemandem etwas für kurze Zeit geben
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