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to use
To make use of or employ something for a particular purpose. It is a variant of 'benutzen' (to use) and is used mainly in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Darf ich kurz Ihren Stift benützen?
May I use your pen for a moment?
The verb 'benützen' (to use) is inseparable. The prefix 'be-' remains firmly attached to the verb stem in all tenses and sentence constructions.
Er hat für seine Recherche die Bibliothek benützt.
He used the library for his research.
'Benützen' (to use) always needs an object in the accusative. You ask: Whom or what am I using?
Welchen Eingang sollen wir benützen?
Which entrance should we use?
This verb is characteristic of usage in Austria, Switzerland, and southern Germany. In other regions of Germany, you hear it less often.
In Wien fragt man oft: „Kann ich kurz Ihre Toilette benützen?“
In Vienna, people often ask: 'Kann ich kurz Ihre Toilette benützen?' (May I use your bathroom for a moment?)
The word is closely related to 'der Nutzen' (the benefit, the use) and 'nützlich' (useful/helpful). All these words have to do with the concept of using something.
Es ist nützlich, ein Wörterbuch zu benützen.
It is useful to use a dictionary.
to use / benefit
Nutzen and benützen can both mean using something for a purpose. Nutzen, however, often places more emphasis on the benefit achieved or on making full use of an opportunity. Benützen is a regional variant of „benutzen“ and is used particularly in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In the standard language used across the German-speaking region, Nutzen is usually the more appropriate choice.
In Österreich benützen viele Menschen diese Fahrkarte für den Nahverkehr.
In Austria, many people use this pass for local public transportation.
In Deutschland nutzen viele Menschen diese Fahrkarte für den Nahverkehr.
In Germany, many people use this pass for local public transportation.
