B2 verb Neutral

borrower

/ˈbɒrəʊə(r)/

A borrower is an individual, organization, or country that receives something, typically money or a book, with the agreement that it will be returned or paid back later. In a financial context, it refers to a party who takes out a loan from a bank or lender and is obligated to repay the principal plus interest.

Beispiele

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1

The borrower returned the library books two weeks past the due date.

The person who took the books returned them two weeks late.

2

Each prospective borrower must undergo a rigorous credit check before the loan is approved.

Every person applying for a loan must have their financial history checked before approval.

3

My brother is a chronic borrower of my tools and he never puts them back.

My brother always takes my tools and never returns them.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
borrower
Verb
borrow
Adjektiv
borrowed
Verwandt
borrowing
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'ow' in borrower: the borrower 'owes' the money back to the lender.

Schnelles Quiz

The bank decided that the _______ was a low risk because of her high credit score and stable job.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: borrower

Beispiele

1

The borrower returned the library books two weeks past the due date.

everyday

The person who took the books returned them two weeks late.

2

Each prospective borrower must undergo a rigorous credit check before the loan is approved.

formal

Every person applying for a loan must have their financial history checked before approval.

3

My brother is a chronic borrower of my tools and he never puts them back.

informal

My brother always takes my tools and never returns them.

4

The study analyzes how interest rate hikes affect the average student borrower's ability to manage debt.

academic

The research looks at how higher interest rates impact students who have taken out loans.

5

The bank classifies him as a high-risk borrower due to his inconsistent income history.

business

The bank views him as a risky person to lend to because his income is not steady.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
borrower
Verb
borrow
Adjektiv
borrowed
Verwandt
borrowing

Häufige Kollokationen

reliable borrower A person who is trusted to pay back what they took.
subprime borrower A person with a poor credit history who is considered a higher risk.
first-time borrower Someone who is taking out a loan for the first time.
borrower's agreement The legal contract signed by the person receiving the loan.
institutional borrower A large organization or company that takes out a loan.

Häufige Phrasen

Neither a borrower nor a lender be

Advice suggesting it is best to avoid both borrowing and lending to keep good relationships.

chronic borrower

Someone who has a habit of constantly taking things from others.

borrower of last resort

An entity that only borrows when no other financial options are available.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

borrower vs lender

A borrower receives the item/money, while a lender gives it.

borrower vs debtor

While similar, 'debtor' specifically emphasizes the legal obligation to pay, whereas 'borrower' focuses on the act of taking.

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Nutzungshinweise

The term is most frequently used in financial sectors (banks, loans) and library settings. It can also describe someone who habitually takes small personal items from friends or family.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'borrower' when they mean 'lender'. Remember: 'B' is for Borrower and 'B' is for 'Buying' time or using someone else's assets.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'ow' in borrower: the borrower 'owes' the money back to the lender.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English word 'borgian', which meant to give a pledge or security for a debt.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (singular: borrower, plural: borrowers) Often followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate what is being taken.
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western cultures, a borrower's reputation is quantified by a 'credit score', which determines their future ability to take out loans.

Schnelles Quiz

The bank decided that the _______ was a low risk because of her high credit score and stable job.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: borrower

Ähnliche Wörter

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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