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
| Infinitive | nutzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nutze |
| Present (du) | nutzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | nutzt |
| Preterite (ich) | nutzte |
| Participle II | genutzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | nutzte |
| Imperative (singular) | nutze |
| Imperative (plural) | nutzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
