aus|leihen
Translation
to borrow, to lend out
Examples
Ich möchte ein Buch aus der Bibliothek ausleihen.
I would like to borrow a book from the library.
Kannst du mir dein Fahrrad ausleihen?
Can you lend me your bicycle?
Grammar Patterns
((sich dat.)) ((sth. acc.)) ((from sb./sth.)) to borrow sth. from sb./sth. I'm borrowing a book from the library.
((sb. dat.)) ((sth. acc.)) to lend sth. to sb. Can you lend me your car?
Similar Words
Synonyms: borgen; Antonyms: zurückgeben (to return), verleihen (to lend, can be a synonym too)
Etymology
From the prefix 'aus-' (out) and the verb 'leihen' (to lend/borrow). Literally 'to lend out'.
Memory Tips
Think of taking something 'out' (aus) of a library on loan (leihen) to mean 'to borrow'. Think of giving something 'out' (aus) to someone to mean 'to lend'.