VERB
ausnutzen/ˈaʊ̯sˌnʊt͡sn̩/to exploit; to take advantage of; to utilize
ausnutzen is a German verb that means to exploit, to take advantage of, or to utilize. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌnʊt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nutzte aus" and the past participle is "ausgenutzt".
Definitions
1.to exploit or take advantage of someone or something for one's own benefit, usually negatively(people/situations)
a.to selfishly use a person for one's own purposes
Er hat die Gutmütigkeit seines Freundes ausgenutzt.—He took advantage of his friend's good nature.
b.to take advantage of a situation or opportunity
Wir sollten das schöne Wetter ausnutzen und spazieren gehen.—We should take advantage of the nice weather and go for a walk.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ausnutzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nutze aus |
| Present (du) | nutzt aus |
| Present (er/sie/es) | nutzt aus |
| Preterite (ich) | nutzte aus |
| Participle II | ausgenutzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | nutzte aus |
| Imperative (singular) | nutz aus |
| Imperative (plural) | nutzt aus |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ausnutzen" mean in English?
- "ausnutzen" means to exploit, to take advantage of, or to utilize. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ausnutzen"?
- "ausnutzen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌnʊt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ausnutzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ausnutzen" is "ausgenutzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ausnutzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ausnutzen" becomes "nutzte aus" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ausnutzen"?
- "ausnutzen" is a verb in German.
