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How do you say "to lend" in German?
leihen
In German, "to lend" is leihen.
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Pronunciation
LY-en. Rhymes with English 'line', short vowel sound.
Grammar notes
Strong verb, past tense lieh, past participle geliehen. Dative for recipient, accusative for object. Synonym: ausleihen.
Example sentence
Kannst du mir dein Buch leihen?
Can you lend me your book?
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How to remember leihen
Leihen relates to 'loan'. If you lend something, it is loaned temporarily.
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Questions about leihen
How do you say "to lend" in German?
In German, "to lend" is leihen. It is a noun.
How is leihen written in German?
leihen is written using the standard German script.
How is leihen used in a sentence?
Use leihen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Kannst du mir dein Buch leihen? (Can you lend me your book?).
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