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you borrow me vs you lend me

The correct phrase is 'you lend me.' 'You borrow me' is not a correct construction in English. When someone gives something to you temporarily, they lend it to you. When you take something from someone temporarily, you borrow it from them.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1370 views

you borrow me

'You borrow me' is not a correct construction in English.

The correct phrase to use when someone gives something to you temporarily is 'you lend me.'
  • Would you borrow me some money, so that I can call my mother?
  • Why shouldn't you borrow from me?
  • Adam, if you want to borrow me jazz mag, just ask.
  • You borrow money off me and call me a loan shark!
  • For, you borrow money to me
  • I'll give you a travelogue if you let me borrow an egg.
  • If you like, you can borrow from me.
  • It's kind of you to borrow these for me.
  • Thank you for letting me borrow your furniture.
  • Thank you for letting me borrow these.
  • Do you want to borrow me brolly?
  • Because if you did have a cell phone, you'd let me borrow it.
  • We borrow and you stole me.
  • If you don't have other dresses, you can borrow one from me.
  • How about you let me borrow the truck instead?
  • Would you let me borrow one of those cameras?
  • Actually, would you let me borrow one of those cameras?
  • How about you let me borrow the truck instead?
  • For instance, I don't understand how you think that you can borrow money from me... (Chuckles) And not pay me back.
  • No, I mean, you know. I want you to let me borrow it.

Alternatives:

  • you lend me

you lend me

'You lend me' is the correct phrase to use when someone gives something to you temporarily.

Use 'you lend me' when someone gives you something temporarily. For example, 'Can you lend me your pen?'

Examples:

  • Can you lend me your book?
  • She lent me her car for the weekend.
  • I will lend you some money until you get paid.
  • He always lends me a helping hand when I need it.
  • Could you lend me your umbrella?
  • Would you lend me your knife, please?
  • Excuse me, can you lend me 1,000 lire?
  • Can you lend me a pound for tomorrow?
  • I am glad as well - can you lend me two shillings?
  • Not if you lend me your car.
  • I can if you lend me some money.
  • Could you lend me tonight's episode?
  • Could you lend me that oil and rosemary for massage?
  • Fine, but can you lend me your phone?
  • Can you lend me your cell phone?
  • Could you lend me a wrench and some petrol?
  • Manga, can you lend me a suit for Tuesday?
  • (Boy) Paulie, can you lend me some Starbursts?
  • Can you lend me some dough?
  • Mama, will you lend me 5000 lire?
  • So can you lend me some money?
  • Can you lend me your foot for a second?
  • But can you lend me a few bucks for coffee and toothpaste?
  • Can you lend me some money, Uncle?
  • Can you lend me at least 10 million?

Alternatives:

  • you give me
  • you provide me with
  • you offer me
  • you let me borrow
  • you hand me

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