빌리다 (bil-ri-da, bilrida) · 빌려주다 (bil-ryeo-ju-da, bilryeojuda)
'빌리다' means to receive something from someone (borrow), while '빌려주다' means to give something to someone (lend); the roles of borrower and lender differ.
One lane per word — no nested boxes, just the gist.
To receive and use something or money from someone (to borrow)
When to use
Borrowing a book from a friend, Borrowing money, Borrowing a tool
The nuance
Use 빌리다 when you are the borrower who receives something from someone else, typically when you request or need something.
To give something or money to someone so they can use it (to lend)
When to use
Lending a book to a friend, Lending money, Lending a tool
The nuance
Use 빌려주다 when you are the lender who gives something to someone else because they need it.
나는 친구에게 책을 빌렸다.
na-neun chin-gu-e-ge chaek-eul bil-ryeoss-da., na neun chin gu e ge chaek eul bil ryeoss da.
Since I am the borrower, using '빌리다' is correct.
나는 친구에게 책을 빌려줬다.
na-neun chin-gu-e-ge chaek-eul bil-ryeo-jwoss-da., na neun chin gu e ge chaek eul bil ryeo jwoss da.
Since I am the lender, using '빌려주다' is correct.
나는 친구에게 돈을 빌렸다.
na-neun chin-gu-e-ge don-eul bil-ryeoss-da., na neun chin gu e ge don eul bil ryeoss da.
The receiver of money is the borrower, so '빌리다' is correct.
나는 친구에게 돈을 빌려줬다.
na-neun chin-gu-e-ge don-eul bil-ryeo-jwoss-da., na neun chin gu e ge don eul bil ryeo jwoss da.
The giver of money is the lender, so '빌려주다' is correct.
나는 친구에게 책을 빌렸다.
na-neun chin-gu-e-ge chaek-eul bil-ryeoss-da., na neun chin gu e ge chaek eul bil ryeoss da.
Appropriate because I am the one receiving the book.
나는 친구에게 책을 빌려달라고 했다.
na-neun chin-gu-e-ge chaek-eul bil-ryeo-dal-ra-go haess-da., na neun chin gu e ge chaek eul bil ryeo dal ra go haess da.
Requesting to borrow is naturally expressed with '빌려달라'.
나는 친구에게 책을 빌려줬다.
na-neun chin-gu-e-ge chaek-eul bil-ryeo-jwoss-da., na neun chin gu e ge chaek eul bil ryeo jwoss da.
Correct because I am the one lending the book.
나는 친구에게 책을 빌려줬다.
na-neun chin-gu-e-ge chaek-eul bil-ryeo-jwoss-da., na neun chin gu e ge chaek eul bil ryeo jwoss da.
Correct usage when I am the lender.
If I receive money from a friend, which word should I use?
When I give a book to a friend, which word should I use?
What is the correct expression when asking a friend to lend you something?
