VERB

nutzen/ˈnʊt͡sn̩/to use; to benefit; to make use of

nutzen is a German verb that means to use, to benefit, or to make use of. It is pronounced /ˈnʊt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nutzte" and the past participle is "genutzt".

Definitions

1.to make practical use of something(application, utility)

a.to use something for a purpose

Ich nutze jeden Tag mein Fahrrad, um zur Arbeit zu fahren.I use my bicycle every day to get to work.

2.to be of advantage or benefit(profit, advantage)

a.to bring a benefit

Das neue Wissen nutzt ihm sehr.The new knowledge benefits him greatly.

Conjugation

Infinitivenutzen
Present (ich)nutze
Present (du)nutzt
Present (er/sie/es)nutzt
Preterite (ich)nutzte
Participle IIgenutzt
Konjunktiv II (ich)nutzte
Imperative (singular)nutze
Imperative (plural)nutzt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "nutzen" mean in English?
"nutzen" means to use, to benefit, or to make use of. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "nutzen"?
"nutzen" is pronounced /ˈnʊt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "nutzen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "nutzen" is "genutzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "nutzen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "nutzen" becomes "nutzte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "nutzen"?
"nutzen" is a verb in German.

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