Üstlenen

The German verb "üstlenen" means to lend or to loan. It is a regular verb in German grammar, conjugating in a standard manner. For example, in the present tense, one would say "ich verleihe" (I lend), "du verleihst" (you lend), "er/sie/es verleiht" (he/she/it lends), "wir verleihen" (we lend), "ihr verleiht" (you all lend), and "sie/Sie verleihen" (they/You lend). The past participle is "verliehen" and the simple past tense is "verlieh".

"Üstlenen" is typically used in contexts where something is temporarily given to someone else with the expectation of its return. This can apply to physical objects like books or tools, or to more abstract concepts such as money or even responsibilities. For instance, "Ich habe meinem Freund mein Auto verliehen" translates to "I lent my friend my car." Similarly, a bank can "Geld verleihen" (lend money). The noun form derived from this verb is "Verleih," meaning loan or rental. Understanding the conjugation and usage of "üstlenen" is fundamental for comprehending and constructing German sentences related to borrowing and lending.