To borrow/to lend
1. Are these sentences correct:
a) "I borrowed 10 Euros from Eve."
b) "Eve borrowed me 10 Euros."
2. And do both mean the same?
3. Are both sentences correct:
a) "Eve borrowed me 10 Euros."
b) "Eve borrowed 10 Euros to me."
4. And do both these sentences mean the same:
a) "Eve borrowed me 10 Euros."
b) "Eve lent me 10 Euros."
Top answer
I think you've got 'lend' and 'borrow' a bit confused. I give you money that you will pay me back later: I lend; you borrow. You give me money that I will pay you back later: You lend; I borrow.
- I think you've got 'lend' and 'borrow' a bit confused.
- I give you money that you will pay me back later: I lend; you borrow.
- You give me money that I will pay you back later: You lend; I borrow.
- The grammar: I lend you $10.
- / You borrow $10 from me.
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I think you've got 'lend' and 'borrow' a bit confused.
I give you money that you will pay me back later: I lend; you borrow.
You give me money that I will pay you back later: You lend; I borrow.
The grammar:
I lend you $10. / You borrow $10 from me. (Not You borrow me $10.)
You lend me $10. / I borrow $10 from you. (Not
0Christine Christie1. Are these sentences correct:
a) "I borrowed 10 Euros from Eve." OK.
b) "Eve borrowed me 10 Euros." NO.
2. And do both mean the same?
3. Are both sentences correct:
a) "Eve borrowed m
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