Mistake: Borrow vs Lend

borrow = take; lend = give.

Examples

• Lend me your pen.

Key rules

• Borrow means take something from someone and return it later
• Lend means give something to someone for a time
• The person who has the object is the subject of borrow, and the subject of lend is the giver

Common mistakes

• Can you borrow me your pen? → Can you lend me your pen?
• I lent a book from my friend → I borrowed a book from my friend

Use cases

• Everyday requests
• Talking about books and money
• Asking for help