German word

nutzen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnʊt͡sn̩/

Meaning

  • verbuse

Example

Wir nutzen die Gelegenheit, um zu lernen.

We use the opportunity to learn.

Illustration for nutzen (use)

More examples

Viele Studenten nutzen das Internet für ihre Recherchen.

Many students use the internet for their research.

Core concept

An object, opportunity, or ability is put to work so that it yields an advantage.

Common phrases

  • Zeit nutzen

    make good use of time

  • das Internet nutzen

    use the internet

  • eine Chance nutzen

    take advantage of a chance

Similar words

benutzen: Handle or operate a tool or object in practice.
verwenden: Select something and use it for a specific purpose.
gebrauchen: Make use of something or a word as needed.
ausnutzen: Take unfair advantage of a situation or someone's weakness.

Definition in German

einen Gegenstand, eine Gelegenheit oder eine Fähigkeit so einsetzen, dass man daraus Vorteil zieht

Word origin

The verb nutzen comes through Middle High German nutzen from Old High German nuzzen and is related to Nutzen, meaning benefit.

Usage tips

  • When a thing is used as the object, nutzen normally takes the accusative case.

Other meanings

  • be usefulverb

Opposites

  • verschwendenwasteverb

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