Etwas eine Zeit lang nehmen und dann zurückgeben.
To take something for a while and then return it.
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See how the word “sich leihen” is used in sentences
Ich habe mir von meinem Bruder Geld geliehen. — I borrowed some money from my brother.
Kann ich mir kurz deinen Stift ausleihen? — Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
Viele Kulturen entlehnen Wörter voneinander. — Many cultures borrow words from each other.
Kann ich mir deinen Schirm leihen? — Can I borrow your umbrella?
Er beschloss, sich ein Buch aus der Bibliothek auszuleihen. — He decided to borrow a book from the library.
Entlehnst du oft Wendungen von berühmten Autoren? — Do you often borrow phrases from famous authors?
Studierende dürfen sich bis zu fünf Bücher leihen. — Students may borrow up to five books.
Leih dir meinen Schirm aus, wenn es regnet. — Please borrow my umbrella if it rains.
Beim kreativen Schreiben werden häufig Ideen entlehnt. — It's common to borrow ideas in creative writing.
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