Das Darlehen
Example: Die Bank hat uns ein günstiges Darlehen für das Haus gegeben.
Definition
"Darlehen" refers to a sum of money lent by a person or institution, usually with the expectation of repayment with interest. It commonly describes a financial loan provided by banks or lenders to individuals or businesses for various purposes, such as buying a house or funding projects.
Etymology
The word "Darlehen" originates from the German verb 'darleihen', meaning 'to lend.' It combines 'dar-', an old prefix suggesting 'there' or 'to,' and 'leihen,' meaning 'to lend.' Did you know that while 'Darlehen' sounds formal, it simply reflects the act of lending money in German financial language?
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"Das Darlehen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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