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How do you say "borrow" in Italian?
prendere in prestito
In Italian, "borrow" is prendere in prestito.
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Pronunciation
The phrase prendere in prestito is PREN-deh-reh een PREH-stee-toh, four separate words in rhythm, each stressed early.
Grammar notes
prendere in prestito is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Posso prendere in prestito la sua penna?
May I borrow your pen?
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How to remember prendere in prestito
Literally 'to take on loan' - prestito looks like 'prestige' but really means loan, so you're taking something prestigious for a while.
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Questions about prendere in prestito
How do you pronounce prendere in prestito?
The phrase prendere in prestito is PREN-deh-reh een PREH-stee-toh, four separate words in rhythm, each stressed early.
Is prendere in prestito formal or casual?
prendere in prestito is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is prendere in prestito used in Italian?
prendere in prestito is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Posso prendere in prestito la sua penna? (May I borrow your pen?).
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