Nutzen/ˈnʊt͡sn̩/benefit; use; advantage
Nutzen is a German noun that means benefit, use, or advantage. It is pronounced /ˈnʊt͡sn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Nutzen".
Definitions
1.the useful effect or advantage that something provides(general)
a.practical benefit or utility
Welchen Nutzen hat diese Erfindung für die Gesellschaft?—What benefit does this invention have for society?
2.the (practical) usefulness or value of something, especially in an economic context(economics)
a.advantage or profit gained from something
Die Investition brachte wenig Nutzen.—The investment brought little benefit.
3.the quality of being useful or serving a purpose(philosophy, abstract)
a.abstract or higher usefulness
Er handelt stets zum Nutzen aller.—He always acts for the benefit of everyone.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Nutzen | die Nutzen |
| Genitive | des Nutzens | der Nutzen |
| Dative | dem Nutzen | den Nutzen |
| Accusative | den Nutzen | die Nutzen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Nutzen" mean in English?
- "Nutzen" means benefit, use, or advantage. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Nutzen"?
- "Nutzen" is pronounced /ˈnʊt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Nutzen" der, die, or das?
- "Nutzen" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Nutzen"?
- The plural of "Nutzen" is "Nutzen".
- What part of speech is "Nutzen"?
- "Nutzen" is a noun in German.
