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
| Infinitive | leihen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | leihe |
| Present (du) | leihst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | leiht |
| Preterite (ich) | lieh |
| Participle II | geliehen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | liehe |
| Imperative (singular) | leih |
| Imperative (plural) | leiht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
