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Benutzen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Benutzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "use", "utilize" or "employ".
Essential properties of "benutzen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: benutzen
- Simple past: benutzte
- Participle: benutzt
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "benutzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To make use of something"
- Definition: "To use or employ something for a specific purpose."
- Translation(s): use, utilize, employ
- Synonym(s): verwenden, gebrauchen, anwenden
- Antonym(s): ignorieren, vermeiden
- Related word(s): nutzen, einsetzen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich benutze meinen Computer jeden Tag.
- Bitte benutzen Sie den Haupteingang.
- Er benutzt sein Handy, um Fotos zu machen.
2.) "To exploit someone or something for personal gain"
- Definition: "To take advantage of or exploit someone or something for one's own benefit."
- Translation(s): to exploit, to take advantage of, to use (negatively)
- Synonym(s): ausnutzen, missbrauchen
- Related word(s): ausbeuten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er hat seine Freunde benutzt, um an Geld zu kommen.
- Fühlst du dich von ihm benutzt?
- Man darf Menschen nicht benutzen, um seine Ziele zu erreichen.