Definition of the word borrowing

Definition of the word borrowing

Pronunciation of vocabulary borrowing

borrowingnoun
vay mượn
/ˈbɒrəʊɪŋ//ˈbɔːrəʊɪŋ/

Origin of the word borrowing

The word "borrowing" originated from the Old English word "brecan," which meant "to break." However, its meaning evolved over time to signify something different due to changes in the English language and the way people used the word in various contexts. In the early stages of Middle English, around the 12th century, "brecan" took on the meaning of "to ask for a loan," implying that one was experiencing a "breaking" or "breaking apart" in their finances. The verb then developed into "bhrenge," which retained its meaning but became more closely associated with borrowing money. As English continued to evolve, the word's spelling changed to "briwenge," and it included the sense of taking something temporarily, as well as borrowing money. The word continued to adapt, and by the 15th century, it had lost its connection to breaking and meant simply the act of obtaining something for a specific period by agreement. Over time, "borrowing" retained its meaning and is now a widely used term in English, often referring to the temporary use of an item or money from another person or entity.

Vocabulary summary borrowing

type noun

meaning borrowing

Example of vocabulary borrowingnamespace

the money that a company, an organization or a person borrows; the act of borrowing money

số tiền mà một công ty, một tổ chức hoặc một cá nhân vay; hành động vay tiền

an attempt to reduce bank borrowings
một nỗ lực để giảm bớt các khoản vay ngân hàng
High interest rates help to keep borrowing down.
Lãi suất cao giúp hạn chế việc vay mượn.

a word, a phrase or an idea that somebody has taken from another person’s work or from another language and used in their own

một từ, một cụm từ hoặc một ý tưởng mà ai đó đã lấy từ tác phẩm của người khác hoặc từ một ngôn ngữ khác và sử dụng trong ngôn ngữ của riêng họ