das Darlehen
Translation
loan
Examples
Wir haben ein Darlehen aufgenommen.
We took out a loan.
Die Zinsen für das Darlehen sind hoch.
The interest on the loan is high.
Grammar Patterns
ein Darlehen aufnehmen to take out a loan She had to take out a loan.
ein Darlehen gewähren to grant a loan The bank granted him a loan.
Similar Words
der Kredit (credit, loan)
Etymology
From `dar-` (forth) + `leihen` (to lend/borrow). Something 'lent forth'.
Memory Tips
Think you are 'there' (dar) at the bank to 'borrow' (leihen) money.