Translation of German word "nutzen" to English
nutzen
/ˈnʊtsən/
Meaning
VerbTo utilize or employ. To employ; to apply; to utilize.
How to use
The weak verb nutzen ('to use / be of use / benefit') conjugates regularly: ich nutze, du nutzt, er nutzt, hat genutzt. When meaning to use/exploit an opportunity or resource, it takes a direct object in accusative (eine Chance nutzen). When meaning to be useful/beneficial to someone, it takes the dative case without preposition (Das nutzt mir nichts — That is of no use to me). It is synonymous with nützen.
🇬🇧 English
use
Example
Ich nutze mein Fahrrad, um zur Arbeit zu fahren.
I use my bike to ride to work.
Das Handy kann genutzt werden, um Anrufe zu tätigen.
The smartphone can be used to make calls.
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Common phrases
- eine Chance nutzen— to seize / use an opportunity / chance
- die Gelegenheit nutzen— to use / exploit the opportunity
- den Vorteil nutzen— to use the advantage
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe genutzt
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #258 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "nutzen"?▼
The German word "nutzen" is defined as: "To utilize or employ. To employ; to apply; to utilize."
What does the German word "nutzen" mean?▼
The German word "nutzen" means "use" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich nutze mein Fahrrad, um zur Arbeit zu fahren." (which translates as "I use my bike to ride to work.").
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