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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 that you use something for a purpose. That makes them easy to confuse. 'benützen' is a variant of 'benutzen' and is used especially in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. 'nutzen' is more general and can also refer to opportunities, time, or advantages. With concrete things like a computer or a bus, both can fit. With abstract things like an opportunity, 'nutzen' sounds more natural.
In Österreich benützen viele Menschen das Wort „benützen“ ganz normal im Alltag.
In Austria, many people use the word 'benützen' quite normally in everyday life.
Die Kundin hat die Beratung genutzt, um das passende Gerät zu finden.
The customer used the consultation to find the right device.