Lenen
Example: Ik wil een boek lenen van de bibliotheek.
Definition
"Lenen" means to borrow something, typically an object or money, from someone else with the intention of returning it later. For example, in the phrase 'Ik wil een boek lenen van de bibliotheek,' it expresses the act of borrowing a book from the library.
Etymology
The Dutch word "lenen" comes from the Old Dutch 'lenon,' which is related to the German 'leihen' and English 'loan.' It originates from the Proto-Germanic '*launjan,' meaning to lend or grant temporarily. Did you know? The concept of lending has been essential in human societies for centuries, highlighting trust and cooperation.
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"Lenen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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