nutzen
Meaning and Usage
"Nutzen" means "to use" or "benefit" in German. It is used to express the action of making use of something or the advantage or benefit gained from it.
Linguistic Analysis
"Nutzen" is a verb. It does not have a prefix or suffix and is derived from the Old High German word "nuzzen."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "nutzen" directly translates to the English word "use" or "benefit," making it relatively straightforward to understand and use.
Cultural Context
The concept of "nutzen" is fundamental in German culture, emphasizing the practical use or benefits of things in various aspects of life, such as work, technology, and everyday activities.
Example Sentences
- Ich möchte mein Wissen für das Projekt nutzen. (I want to use my knowledge for the project.)
- Wie können wir den maximalen Nutzen aus dieser Gelegenheit ziehen? (How can we maximize the benefit from this opportunity?)
Memory Tips
Associate "nutzen" with the phrase "use it," or remember its similarity to the English word "use" to help retain its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Verwendung (use)
- benutzen (to use)
- der Vorteil (benefit)
- profitieren (to benefit)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
N/A
Conjugation (for verbs)
- ich nutze (I use)
- du nutzt (you use)
- er/sie/es nutzt (he/she/it uses)
- wir nutzen (we use)
- ihr nutzt (you use, plural)
- sie nutzen (they use)
- Sie nutzen (you use, formal)