Translation of German word "nützlich" to English

nützlich

/ˈnʏt͡slɪç/

Meaning

Adjective

Adjective meaning 'useful / helpful / practical'.

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How to use

nützlich ('useful / helpful / beneficial') is an adjective. Derived from der Nutzen ('benefit / use'). Nützliche Ratschläge — Useful advice.

🇬🇧 English

useful / helpful

Example

Ein Taschenmesser kann beim Campen wirklich sehr nützlich sein.

A pocket knife can be really very useful when camping.

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Synonyms

usable / handyhelpful

Common phrases

sich nützlich machen— to make oneself useful

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The German word "nützlich" is defined as: "Adjective meaning 'useful / helpful / practical'."

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The German word "nützlich" means "useful / helpful" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ein Taschenmesser kann beim Campen wirklich sehr nützlich sein." (which translates as "A pocket knife can be really very useful when camping.").