Leihen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Leihen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to lend" or "borrow".

Essential properties of "leihen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: leihen
Simple past: lieh
Participle: geliehen

irregulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "leihen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To lend something to someone"

Definition: "To lend something to someone for a limited time."
Translation(s): to lend
Synonym(s): Borgen, Verleihen
Antonym(s): Ausleihen
Related word(s): Ausleihen, Zurückgeben

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich kann dir mein Buch leihen.I can lend you my book.
Er hat mir sein Fahrrad geliehen.He lent me his bicycle.
Kannst du mir einen Stift leihen?Can you lend me a pen?

2.) "To borrow something temporarily"

Definition: "To borrow something from someone for a limited time."
Translation(s): borrow
Synonym(s): ausleihen, entleihen
Antonym(s): verleihen
Related word(s): zurückgeben, nehmen

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich möchte mir dieses Buch aus der Bibliothek leihen.I would like to borrow this book from the library.
Er hat sich meinen Laptop für das Wochenende geleihen.He borrowed my laptop for the weekend.
Kann ich mir deine Jacke leihen?Can I borrow your jacket?

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