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borrowing

ˈbɒrəʊɪŋ

noun

pożyczanie

pɔʐɨˈt͡ʂanʲɛ· rzeczownik
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.
Synonyms
loandebtcredit
Collocations
government borrowingpersonal borrowingnet borrowing
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