nützen
benefit · help
Etwas bringt einen Vorteil oder hilft, ein Ziel zu erreichen.
The German word "nützen" is a verb that means "to use" or "to be of advantage to". It is related to the noun "Nutzen", which means "benefit" or "use".
Similar Words:
- benutzen (to use)
- verwenden (to use or to apply)
- gebrauchen (to use or to employ)
Differences:
- Benutzen: This term is more commonly used when you're utilizing an object or a tool—like using a computer or an umbrella.
- Verwenden: This term implies using something for a specific purpose or application. For example, you might "verwenden" a material in building a house.
- Gebrauchen: Similar to "benutzen," but can also convey the idea of employing something in a particular situation.
"Nützen" often has a slightly more abstract sense, implying benefit or advantage, whereas "benutzen," "verwenden," and "gebrauchen" are more straightforward in implying the actual use of an object.
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Examples
Das nützt uns sehr.verb
That benefits us a lot.
Seine Hilfe nützt dem Team.verb
His help benefits the team.
Das nützt uns bei der Arbeit.verb
That helps us at work.
Diese Informationen nützen dir vielleicht später.verb
This information might benefit you later.
Dieses Buch könnte dir nützen.verb
This book could benefit you.
Hat dir der zusätzliche Kurs wirklich genützt?verb
Did the additional course really benefit you?
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