Also means
to borrow
Usage Note
leihen means both to lend and to borrow in German, depending on direction: jemandem Geld leihen (lend to s.o.) vs. sich Geld leihen (borrow money). Context or a reflexive pronoun clarifies direction.
Examples
"Kannst du mir 50 Euro leihen?"
Natural Translation
Can you lend me 50 euros?
Literal Translation
Can you me 50 euros lend?
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