German Word · Intermediate
ausleihen
to borrow
Pronunciation: /ˈaʊsˌlaɪən/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to borrow".
Example
Man kann Bücher aus der Bibliothek ausleihen.
One can borrow books from the library.
Practice tips
- Practice ausleihen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.