verwenden/fɛɐ̯ˈvɛndn̩/to use; to employ; to utilize
verwenden is a German verb that means to use, to employ, or to utilize. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈvɛndn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verwendete" and the past participle is "verwendet".
Definitions
1.to use something for a purpose(general activity)
a.to make use of something in order to achieve a goal
Sie verwendet ihr Handy als Wecker.—She uses her phone as an alarm clock.
2.to employ a word, expression, or method(formal/writing)
a.to apply or use a particular term or style
In seiner Rede hat er viele Fachbegriffe verwendet.—In his speech he used many technical terms.
3.to utilize material, resource, or technique(technology)
a.to put resources, materials, or methods into practical use
Welche Software wird in der Firma verwendet?—Which software is used in the company?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verwenden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verwende |
| Present (du) | verwendest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verwendet |
| Preterite (ich) | verwendete |
| Participle II | verwendet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verwendete |
| Imperative (singular) | verwende |
| Imperative (plural) | verwendet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verwenden" mean in English?
- "verwenden" means to use, to employ, or to utilize. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verwenden"?
- "verwenden" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈvɛndn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verwenden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verwenden" is "verwendet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verwenden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verwenden" becomes "verwendete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verwenden"?
- "verwenden" is a verb in German.
