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can I lend something vs can I brorrow something

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct phrases are: 'Can I lend something?' and 'Can I borrow something?' The confusion seems to be between 'lend' and 'borrow', where 'lend' means to give something temporarily and 'borrow' means to take something temporarily.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 726 views

Incorrect. 'Lend' should be followed by the object being given, not received.

"can I lend something "

The correct phrase is 'Can I lend something?' when you are offering to give something temporarily to someone else.
  • I can lend you something to wear.
  • There's room on the plane, and I thought it would lend something to our trip.
  • "In the States, for every dollar of real investment banks lend something like 32 dollars, whereas in Europe for one dollar of real deposit we lend 12", he told us.
  • "In the States, for every dollar of real investment banks lend something like 32 dollars, whereas in Europe for one dollar of real deposit we lend 12", he told us.
  • Did you want me to lend you something or...
  • My mother will lend us something maybe.
  • I could lend you something but it will be too big.
  • Lend me something to fix the boat.
  • I have laid eyes upon something that lends worry.
  • I have laid eyes upon something that lends worry.
  • I figured if I was close I could lend a hand if something happened.
  • Working time is something that lends itself to national legislation and that the EU should not regulate.
  • How can I lend my place?
  • Can I lend Jamie one of your DVDs?
  • Can I lend it to Captain Labrousse after?
  • Can't I lend her a brooch or something?
  • I lend it; people pay me back.
  • Mr. PARK guarantees so I lend you money.
  • I lend her my camera, do a bit of filming...
  • I lend my full and unconditional support to the honored position of aedile.

Alternatives:

  • Can I lend you something?

Incorrect. 'Borrow' should be followed by the object being taken, not given.

"can I brorrow something "

The correct phrase is 'Can I borrow something?' when you are asking to take something temporarily from someone else.
  • Can I have a double bourbon...
  • President, can I first thank Parliament for the discussion.
  • Can I this... can I's not about what you say.
  • Can I - can I borrow your phone?
  • Can I - can I borrow your phone?
  • Can I... Can I know about the storage space, the room temperature, the...
  • Listen, can I - Can I say something?
  • Can I - can I write my confession now?
  • Can I-Can I offer you anything, ma'am?
  • Can I first of all thank you very much for giving me the floor and can I pay tribute to the rapporteur and indeed to Mr Böge.
  • So, can I take you for coffee or...
  • Can I please finish my sentence?
  • - Can I do it this way? - Yes.
  • You can't change that and neither can I.
  • What can I say? I'm a giver.
  • Can I please get another intern?
  • What can I say? Except, mea culpa.
  • How can I help you, Mr... Flynn.
  • What can I do, so that men would...
  • - Seriously, Danny, can I...

Alternatives:

  • Can I borrow that from you?
  • May I borrow something?
  • Could I borrow something?
  • Is it okay if I borrow something?

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