ödünç vs emanet
Turkish word comparison
Listen to ödünç
Listen to emanet
| ödünç | emanet |
|---|---|
OEDÜNCH adjective | eh-mah-net adjective |
| borrowed; something given or taken temporarily with the expectation that it will be returned | something entrusted to someone temporarily; in a borrowing context, borrowed item |
How they differ
"Emanet" usually emphasizes trust and safekeeping: something is left with someone to hold temporarily. While it can overlap with "ödünç" in practice, "emanet" focuses more on responsibility for keeping the item than on the loan arrangement itself.
When to use each
When to use ödünç: Use "ödünç" when the main point is that something is borrowed and must be returned.
When to use emanet: Use "emanet" when the main point is that something is entrusted to someone for temporary holding or protection.
Side-by-side examples
- Kalemi sana ödünç verebilirim.
(I can lend you the pen.) - Kalemi emanet tutar mısın?
(Can you hold the pen for me temporarily?)
Register & nuance: "Emanet" is very common and neutral, but it is broader than "ödünç" and often sounds more about trust than lending.