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loan / lending
The general process in which an item is handed over or received for a limited period of time, either free of charge or for a fee.
Die Leihe von Büchern in der Stadtbibliothek ist für Kinder kostenlos.
The lending of books at the city library is free for children.
loan
In sports, the temporary transfer of a player to another club, while the player remains under contract with their original club.
Der junge Stürmer wurde für eine Saison auf Leihe an einen Zweitligisten abgegeben.
The young striker was sent on loan to a second-division club for one season.
'Die Leihe' (loan/lending) is the noun form of the verb 'leihen' (to lend/borrow). The verb 'leihen' means both 'to give something to someone' (verleihen, to lend out) and 'to take something from someone' (ausleihen, to borrow).
Das Leihen von Werkzeug unter Nachbarn ist hier üblich.
Borrowing tools among neighbors is common here.
You can easily recognize the sports meaning from the context. If there is talk of a 'Spieler' (player), 'Verein' (club), 'Saison' (season), or 'Ablösesumme' (transfer fee), it is about the transfer of an athlete.
Der Verein hat die Leihe des talentierten Verteidigers für ein Jahr bestätigt.
The club has confirmed the loan of the talented defender for one year.
Prepositions help you understand who is lending or borrowing something. 'Die Leihe von etwas' means that you receive something (ausleihen, to borrow). 'Die Leihe an jemanden' means that you give something away temporarily (verleihen, to lend out).
Die Leihe von E-Books wird immer beliebter.
The borrowing of e-books is becoming more and more popular.
rent
Both words can concern the limited-time use of something. „Die Miete“ emphasizes the amount paid regularly, whereas „die Leihe“ generally refers to lending or receiving the item and can be free of charge or for a fee. When a payment is involved, „Miete“ is usually the more natural term.
Die Leihe des Fahrrads endet am Sonntag.
The bicycle loan ends on Sunday.
Für das gemietete Fahrrad zahle ich heute die Miete.
I am paying the rent for the bicycle today.
