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leasen

to lease

verb LEE-zen Rare
People & Society Money

Origin: from English 'to lease'

Also means

to rent under a leasing contract

Usage Note

leasen is the anglicism used for leasing assets such as cars or machinery. The lessee (Leasingnehmer) pays regular instalments but does not own the asset. Popular in Germany for company cars: ein Auto leasen.

Examples

"Viele Firmen leasen ihre Firmenfahrzeuge, anstatt sie zu kaufen."

Natural Translation

Many companies lease their company vehicles instead of buying them.

Literal Translation

Many firms lease their company-vehicles, instead them to buy.

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