kölcsönad

kölcsönad is a Hungarian verb that translates to "to lend" in English. It describes the act of giving something to another person with the understanding that it will be returned. The noun form is kölcsönadás, meaning "lending" or "loan."

This verb is commonly used in everyday situations, such as lending a book to a friend, lending money to a family member, or lending a tool to a neighbor. The context typically implies a temporary transfer of possession, with the expectation of the item's eventual return. The specific item being lent can vary widely, from tangible objects to intangible things like time or an opinion.

In a legal or financial context, the concept of lending is more formalized. Loans of money, for instance, often involve specific terms, interest rates, and repayment schedules. However, the fundamental meaning of kölcsönad remains consistent: the provision of something for use by another, with the understanding of its return. The opposite of kölcsönad is kölcsönvesz, which means "to borrow."