Loan to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫoʊn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
LOHN too, LOHN tuh, LOHN ti
lˈəʊn/ /tˈuː
lOHN TOO
Definition
To give someone money or an object with the expectation that it will be returned, usually with interest if it is money.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-formal; typically used with money ('loan to a friend'), but can also apply to objects. Not as informal as 'lend' in everyday speech. Expected in banking, contracts. Always 'loan to [someone/something]'. Don't say 'loan for someone'.
Spanish: prestar a - dar un préstamo aPortuguese (BR): emprestar para - dar um empréstimo aPortuguese (PT): emprestar a - dar um empréstimo aChinese (Simplified): 借给Chinese (Traditional): 借給Hindi: उधार देनाArabic: إقراض لـBengali: ঋণ দেওয়াRussian: дать взаймы (кому-либо) - предоставить кредит (кому-либо)Japanese: ～に貸すVietnamese: cho vay choKorean: 빌려주다Turkish: ödünç vermek - borç vermekUrdu: ادھار دیناIndonesian: meminjamkan kepada
Example Sentences
The bank will loan to small businesses.
basic
Can you loan to your brother if he asks for help?
basic
We refuse to loan to people without income.
basic
He tried to get the bank to loan to him, but his credit score was too low.
natural
Most friends won’t loan to you unless they really trust you.
natural
It’s tough for new companies to find someone willing to loan to them.
natural