VERB
benutzen/bəˈnʊt͡sn̩/to use; to employ; to utilize
benutzen is a German verb that means to use, to employ, or to utilize. It is pronounced /bəˈnʊt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "benutzte" and the past participle is "benutzt".
Definitions
1.to make use of something for a purpose(general)
a.to use or employ something (object, tool, means, etc.)
Darf ich Ihr Handy benutzen?—May I use your phone?
2.to utilize or take advantage of a resource/opportunity(take advantage)
a.to utilize an opportunity or means
Sie hat die Gelegenheit benutzt, um neue Kontakte zu knüpfen.—She used the opportunity to make new contacts.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | benutzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | benutze |
| Present (du) | benutzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | benutzt |
| Preterite (ich) | benutzte |
| Participle II | benutzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | benutzte |
| Imperative (singular) | benutze |
| Imperative (plural) | benutzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "benutzen" mean in English?
- "benutzen" means to use, to employ, or to utilize. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "benutzen"?
- "benutzen" is pronounced /bəˈnʊt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "benutzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "benutzen" is "benutzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "benutzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "benutzen" becomes "benutzte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "benutzen"?
- "benutzen" is a verb in German.
