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borrowing
ˈbɒrəʊɪŋ
noun
pożyczanie
Also
zapożyczenie(n)kredyt(m)
Definition
The act of taking and using something that belongs to someone else with the intention of returning it, or money obtained as a loan.
Examples
Excessive borrowing can lead to serious financial problems for individuals and countries.
Nadmierne pożyczanie może prowadzić do poważnych problemów finansowych dla osób i krajów.
The library has strict rules about borrowing books and returning them on time.
Biblioteka ma surowe zasady dotyczące pożyczania książek i ich terminowego zwrotu.
Collocations
government borrowingpersonal borrowingnet borrowing
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