use in Dutch
use in Dutch is gebruik, nut, functie — use means to employ something for a particular purpose.
use in Dutch
gebruik
nut
(uncountable, followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit.
functie
A function; a purpose for which something may be employed.
gebruiken
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
aanwenden
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
uitbuiten
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
plegen te
(intransitive, archaic, or, literary, _, except in past tense) To habitually do; to be wont to do. (Now chiefly in past-tense forms; see used to.)
verbruiken
(dated) To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.
uitbuiten
(dated) To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.
What does "use" mean?
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verb To employ something for a particular purpose.
"She used a hammer to fix the loose shelf."
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noun The act of using something, or a purpose it serves.
"This tool has many uses around the house."
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use in a sentence
- She used a hammer to fix the loose shelf.
- You can use my laptop while yours is being repaired.
- This tool has many uses around the house.
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What is "use" in Dutch?
"use" in Dutch is gebruik, nut, functie. use means: To employ something for a particular purpose.
How do you use "use" in a sentence?
Example: "She used a hammer to fix the loose shelf." In Dutch, "use" is gebruik, nut, functie.
Are there other ways to say "use" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "use": gebruik, nut, functie, gebruiken, aanwenden, uitbuiten.
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