This is the 3389th most frequent Dutch word.
lening
"Loan"
Here, 'lening' is used to refer to a financial loan, typically from a bank or an institution, acquired to fund something specific.
Ik heb een lening afgesloten om mijn studie te financieren.
I took out a loan to finance my studies.
In this context, 'lening' refers to a financial loan provided under beneficial conditions, often to support particular groups like new business owners.
De overheid verleent een gunstige lening aan startende ondernemers.
The government provides a favorable loan to start-up entrepreneurs.
Here, 'lening' signifies a temporary loan of a physical object, in this case, a rental scooter, demonstrating the flexibility of the word in different scenarios.