VERB
benutzen/bəˈnʊt͡sn̩/to use; to make use of
benutzen is a German verb that means to use or to make use of. It is pronounced /bəˈnʊt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "benutzte" and the past participle is "benutzt".
Definitions
1.to use something for a purpose(general)
a.make practical use of an object, device, or resource
Er benutzt den Computer jeden Tag für seine Arbeit.—He uses the computer every day for his work.
b.to make use of an opportunity or possibility
Man sollte jede Chance benutzen, um zu lernen.—You should make use of every opportunity to learn.
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 or to make use of. 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.
