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Can you borrow me a pen vs Can you lend me a pen

The correct version of the sentence is 'Can you lend me a pen?' 'Can you borrow me a pen?' is not correct. The verb 'lend' is used when someone gives something to someone else temporarily, while 'borrow' is used when someone takes something temporarily from someone else.
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Can you borrow me a pen

This phrase is not correct in English. The correct verb to use in this context is 'lend,' not 'borrow.'

The correct phrase is 'Can you lend me a pen?' when you are asking someone to temporarily give you a pen. 'Borrow' should be used when you are taking something temporarily from someone else.
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Can you lend me a pen

This phrase is correct in English. 'Lend' is the appropriate verb to use when asking someone to temporarily give you something.

Use 'Can you lend me a pen?' when you are asking someone to temporarily give you a pen. 'Lend' is used when someone gives something to someone else temporarily.

Examples:

  • Can you lend me a pen for the exam?
  • Could you lend me a pencil, please?
  • Would you lend me your notes for a moment?
  • Can I borrow a book from you?
  • Could I borrow your calculator?
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  • Oct 14, 2011 ... Can you lend me a pen?This sentence is right. October 14, 2011.
  • Dec 23, 2016 ... I would just ask "Can I borrow a pen?" or "Can you lend me a pen?" Whether or not it is a spare pen doesn't matter. If you need the pen for ...
  • Oct 17, 2017 ... Eg: can you lend me a pen to use this lesson? I can lend you a tissue to blow your nose if you need one? May I borrow your car to drive to ...
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Alternatives:

  • Can you lend me a pencil?
  • Could you lend me a pencil?
  • Would you lend me a pencil?
  • Can I borrow a pencil from you?
  • Could I borrow a pencil from you?

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