Swedish Word of the Day
låna
LOH-na • verb — 9th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to borrow; to take and use something temporarily with the intention of returning it
Examples
- Kan jag låna din penna?
(Can I borrow your pen?) - Hon lånade en bok från biblioteket.
(She borrowed a book from the library.) - Jag måste låna pengar av banken.
(I need to borrow money from the bank.)
Synonyms
- hyra
- få låna
Use 'låna' when you take something temporarily and plan to return it. For giving something temporarily use 'låna ut' (to lend). For money from a bank you can also use the noun 'lån' (a loan). 'Hyra' (to rent) is similar but usually implies paying for the temporary use.
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