use in German
use in German is Gebrauch, Benutzung, Anwendung — use means to employ something for a particular purpose.
use in German
Gebrauch
Benutzung
Anwendung
Nutzen
(uncountable, followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit.
Funktion
A function; a purpose for which something may be employed.
Verwendung
A function; a purpose for which something may be employed.
Zweck
A function; a purpose for which something may be employed.
benutzen
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
verwenden
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
gebrauchen
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
nutzen
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
ausnutzen
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
zum Vorwand nehmen
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
gewöhnlich tun
(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.)
zu tun pflegen
(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.)
verbrauchen
(dated) To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.
ausnutzen
(dated) To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.
zum Vorwand nehmen
(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.
- The use of mobile phones is not allowed in the exam hall.
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What is "use" in German?
"use" in German is Gebrauch, Benutzung, Anwendung. 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 German, "use" is Gebrauch, Benutzung, Anwendung.
Are there other ways to say "use" in German?
Yes — German has 16 translations listed for "use": Gebrauch, Benutzung, Anwendung, Nutzen, Funktion, Verwendung.
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