benutzt
used
Already used and therefore no longer new or unused.
EXAMPLE
Die benutzten Gläser kommen in die Spülmaschine.
The used glasses go in the dishwasher.
benutzt
used
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Meanings
sich benutzt fühlen
to feel used
To feel that someone has used you solely for their own purposes or taken advantage of you.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Streit fühlte sie sich von ihm benutzt.
After the argument, she felt used by him.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry benutzt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | benutzt |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Context clue
For objects, 'benutzt' (used) means that they have already been used and often need to be cleaned or thrown away. The expression 'sich benutzt fühlen' (to feel used), on the other hand, refers to a person who feels that someone has taken advantage of them.
EXAMPLE
Bitte lege die benutzten Handtücher in den Wäschekorb.
Please put the used towels in the laundry basket.
Seit er sich nur noch meldet, wenn er Geld braucht, fühlt sie sich benutzt.
Ever since he started contacting her only when he needs money, she has felt used.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include 'benutztes Geschirr' (used dishes), 'benutzte Taschentücher' (used tissues), and 'benutzte Handtücher' (used towels). These are especially useful when tidying up and cleaning.
EXAMPLE
Das benutzte Geschirr steht noch auf dem Esstisch.
The used dishes are still on the dining table.
Expressing feelings
Learn the pattern 'sich benutzt fühlen' (to feel used) with the reflexive pronoun in the accusative case. You can add 'von' (by) followed by the dative case to specify which person causes this feeling.
EXAMPLE
Ich fühle mich von meinem Kollegen benutzt, weil er sich nur meldet, wenn er Hilfe braucht.
I feel used by my colleague because he only contacts me when he needs help.
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