unbenutzt
unused
Never used before; in new condition.
EXAMPLE
Er verkaufte das Fahrrad als unbenutzt, da er nie damit gefahren war.
He sold the bicycle as unused because he had never ridden it.
unbenutzt
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Meanings
unbenutzt
unused
Not currently in use; vacant or available.
EXAMPLE
Der Konferenzraum im zweiten Stock ist im Moment unbenutzt.
The conference room on the second floor is currently unused.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is made up of the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'benutzt' (used), the past participle of 'benutzen' (to use). So it literally means 'not used'.
EXAMPLE
Die Sportausrüstung in der Ecke ist noch komplett unbenutzt.
The sports equipment in the corner is still completely unused.
Context: like new
In this meaning, the word describes a condition that corresponds to being new. It is often used in the context of buying and selling, frequently together with adverbs like 'völlig' (completely), 'komplett' (completely), or 'praktisch' (practically).
EXAMPLE
Ich verkaufe mein altes Tablet, es ist fast unbenutzt und in der Originalverpackung.
I'm selling my old tablet; it is almost unused and in the original packaging.
Context: available
This meaning describes a temporary state. It is used for rooms, seats, or devices that are currently free and available.
EXAMPLE
Können wir uns in diesen Besprechungsraum setzen? Er scheint unbenutzt zu sein.
Can we sit in this meeting room? It seems to be unused.
Compare with
unbenutzt vs neu
new
Neu describes an object that was made or acquired recently and has not yet been used, or has hardly been used. Unbenutzt more precisely says that it has never been used. An almost unused object can therefore seem new, but it is unbenutzt only if it has not been used at all.
unbenutzt
Das Fahrrad ist unbenutzt und wurde noch kein einziges Mal gefahren.
The bicycle is unused and has not been ridden even once.
neu
Das Fahrrad ist neu und wurde bisher nur für eine kurze Probefahrt benutzt.
The bicycle is new and has only been used for a short test ride so far.
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