VERB

leihen/ˈlaɪ̯ən/to lend; to borrow

leihen is a German verb that means to lend or to borrow. It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯ən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lieh" and the past participle is "geliehen".

Definitions

1.to lend something to someone(give temporarily)

a.to give something to someone for a limited time with the expectation of return

Kannst du mir deinen Stift leihen?Can you lend me your pen?

2.to borrow something from someone(take temporarily)

a.to take something from someone for a limited time with the intent to return it

Ich habe mir ein Buch von der Bibliothek geliehen.I borrowed a book from the library.

Conjugation

Infinitiveleihen
Present (ich)leihe
Present (du)leihst
Present (er/sie/es)leiht
Preterite (ich)lieh
Participle IIgeliehen
Konjunktiv II (ich)liehe
Imperative (singular)leih
Imperative (plural)leiht
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "leihen" mean in English?
"leihen" means to lend or to borrow. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "leihen"?
"leihen" is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯ən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "leihen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "leihen" is "geliehen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "leihen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "leihen" becomes "lieh" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "leihen"?
"leihen" is a verb in German.

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