To give something (such as money, property, or goods) to another person for a certain period of time with or without interest, with the promise of return later.
Benki inakukopesha pesa kwa riba ili uweze kuanzisha biashara yako.
— The bank lends you money with interest so you can start your business.
Alimkopesha rafiki yake gari lake kwa siku mbili.
— He lent his friend his car for two days.
To allow another person to use your thing for a certain period of time with or without payment.
Mama alimkopesha jirani yake sufuria ya kupikia.
— Mother loaned her neighbor a cooking pot.
Shule inawakopesha wanafunzi vitabu vya kusoma.
— The school loans students reading books.