Nützen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nützen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to be useful", "to be of use" or "to benefit".

Essential properties of "nützen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: nützen
Simple past: nützte
Participle: genützt

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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 "nützen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be of use or benefit"

Definition: "To be useful or beneficial to someone or something."
Translation(s): to be useful, to be of use, to benefit
Synonym(s): helfen, dienen
Antonym(s): schaden
Related word(s): Nutzen, nützlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Dieses Werkzeug kann dir wirklich nützen.This tool can really be useful to you.
Es nützt nichts, sich darüber zu ärgern.It's no use getting angry about it.
Wie kann ich dir nützen?How can I be of use to you?

2.) "To make use of an opportunity or resource"

Definition: "To take advantage of an available opportunity or resource."
Translation(s): to use, to utilize, to take advantage of, to exploit
Synonym(s): ausnutzen, verwenden
Related word(s): Nutzen, nützlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Du solltest die Gelegenheit nützen.You should take advantage of the opportunity.
Er nützt jede Chance, die er bekommt.He takes advantage of every chance he gets.
Wir müssen die Ressourcen effizient nützen.We must utilize the resources efficiently.

3.) "To be of use or benefit"

Definition: "To be useful or beneficial to someone or something."
Translation(s): to be useful, to be of use, to benefit
Synonym(s): helfen, nutzen
Antonym(s): schaden
Related word(s): Nutzen, nützlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Diese Information kann dir nützen.This information can be useful to you.
Es nützt nichts, sich zu beschweren.It's no use complaining.
Wie kann ich Ihnen nützen?How can I be of use to you?

4.) "To make use of an opportunity or situation"

Definition: "To take advantage of an opportunity or situation."
Translation(s): to use, to utilize, to take advantage of, to exploit
Synonym(s): ausnutzen, verwenden
Antonym(s): versäumen
Related word(s): Nutzen, nützlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Du solltest die Gelegenheit nützen.You should take advantage of the opportunity.
Er nützt jede Chance, die er bekommt.He takes advantage of every chance he gets.
Wir müssen die Zeit nützen.We must make good use of the time.

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