How do you use "lend" in a sentence?

Could you lend me your pen for a moment? The bank refused to lend them the money for the house. The flowers lend a touch of colour to the room.

lend

Q: What does "lend" mean?

To give something to someone temporarily The word 'lend' means to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned. It can also mean to contribute or add a quality to something. Banks lend money, friends lend books, and a beautiful garden can lend charm to a house.

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Significado: To give something to someone temporarily

借出，贷款

prestar

貸す

빌려주다

The word 'lend' means to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned. It can also mean to contribute or add a quality to something. Banks lend money, friends lend books, and a beautiful garden can lend charm to a house.

「lend」意思是在一段时间内把某物给某人，期望归还。它也可以意味着为某物贡献或增添某种品质。银行借钱，朋友借书，美丽的花园可以为房子增添魅力。

La palabra «lend» significa dar algo a alguien por un período de tiempo, esperando que sea devuelto. También puede significar contribuir o añadir una cualidad a algo. Los bancos prestan dinero, los amigos prestan libros, y un hermoso jardín puede prestar encanto a una casa.

「lend」は、返却を期待して一定期間誰かに何かを与えることを意味します。また、何かに品質を加えたり貢献したりすることも意味します。銀行はお金を貸し、友人は本を貸し、美しい庭は家に魅力を添えます。

'Lend'는 반환을 기대하며 일정 기간 동안 누군가에게 무언가를 주는 것을 의미합니다. 또한 어떤 성질을 더하거나 기여하는 것을 뜻하기도 합니다. 은행은 돈을 빌려주고, 친구는 책을 빌려주며, 아름다운 정원은 집에 매력을 더해 줄 수 있습니다.

Ejemplos

Could you lend me your pen for a moment?
你能借我一下你的笔吗？
¿Podrías prestarme tu bolígrafo un momento?
ちょっとペンを貸してもらえますか？
잠깐 펜 좀 빌려주시겠어요?
The bank refused to lend them the money for the house.
银行拒绝借给他们买房的钱。
El banco se negó a prestarles el dinero para la casa.
銀行は家のためのお金を貸してくれませんでした。
은행은 그들에게 집을 살 돈을 빌려주지 않았습니다.
The flowers lend a touch of colour to the room.
这些花为房间增添了一抹色彩。
Las flores dan un toque de color a la habitación.
花が部屋に彩りを添えています。
꽃이 방에 색채를 더해 주고 있습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old English 'lænan' meaning 'to lend', from 'læn' (a loan), from Proto-Germanic 'laihwniz'. Related to 'loan' (the noun). The past tense 'lent' follows the same pattern as 'send/sent' and 'bend/bent'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

From Old English 'lænan' meaning 'to grant temporarily.' The phrase 'lend a hand' dates back to the 1600s and originally referred to sailors helping each other with ropes.

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