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use
The use of something or making use of something, such as a service, a right, or a resource. This term is often used in formal or official contexts.
Die Inanspruchnahme von Beratungsleistungen hat in den letzten Jahren stark zugenommen.
The use of consulting services has increased sharply in recent years.
'Inanspruchnahme' (use / burden) is the nominalization of the verb 'in Anspruch nehmen' (to make use of / to take up). If you know the verb, you can understand the meaning of the noun more easily.
Er musste für das Projekt viel Zeit in Anspruch nehmen.
He had to take up a lot of time for the project.
This word belongs to a very formal, often bureaucratic style of language. It is frequently found in official letters, contracts, or academic texts.
Der Antrag auf Inanspruchnahme von Fördermitteln wurde genehmigt.
The application for the use of funding was approved.
The two meanings can be distinguished well: when a person uses a service, it is the active 'Inanspruchnahme' (use) (meaning 1). When a person is burdened by tasks, it is the passive 'Inanspruchnahme' (burden) (meaning 2).
Die Inanspruchnahme der Notfallhotline ist kostenlos.
Use of the emergency hotline is free of charge.
In the meaning of 'Nutzung' (use), the genitive is often used to say what is being used. Alternatively, 'von' + dative can also be used.
Die Inanspruchnahme des Service ist im ersten Jahr kostenfrei.
Use of the service is free of charge in the first year.
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'die Verwendung' and 'die Inanspruchnahme' both have to do with using something. 'Verwendung' is neutral and fits a very wide range of contexts, for example with devices, words, materials, or methods. 'Inanspruchnahme' sounds more formal and is often used when someone uses a service, a right, help, or a benefit. Learners may confuse the words because both express 'use'. In everyday language, 'Verwendung' is often simpler and more natural. In forms, letters from authorities, or official texts, 'Inanspruchnahme' is more often appropriate.
Für die Inanspruchnahme der Beratung müssen Sie vorher einen Termin vereinbaren.
To use the consultation service, you must make an appointment in advance.
Die Verwendung von Plastik soll in der Kantine reduziert werden.
The use of plastic in the cafeteria is to be reduced.