How do you say "lend" in Greek?

δανείζω

daneizo

Verb Noun

In Greek, "lend" is δανείζω (daneizo).

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Pronunciation

Try "daneizo" out loud — the second syllable takes the punch, similar to how English stresses key syllables in longer words.

Grammar notes

δανείζω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Συμφώνησε να μου δανείσει ένα βιβλίο.

Sumfonise na moy daneisei ena vivlio.

She agreed to lend me a book.

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How to remember δανείζω

The middle of 'daneizo' hides a familiar-sounding chunk, 'da' — tie it to an image of 'lend' and the pair will resurface together.

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Questions about δανείζω

How do you pronounce δανείζω?

Try "daneizo" out loud — the second syllable takes the punch, similar to how English stresses key syllables in longer words.

Is δανείζω formal or casual?

δανείζω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is δανείζω used in Greek?

δανείζω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Συμφώνησε να μου δανείσει ένα βιβλίο. (She agreed to lend me a book.).

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