Conversations · A2 · under 1 min
Lend or borrow? Don't say "borrow me"
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Key points
borrowYou take something and give it back later. Can I borrow your charger?
lendYou give something for a while. Can you lend me your charger?
Not "borrow me"Asking for something? Say "lend me". Who takes it? Borrow. Who gives it? Lend.
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