German VERB B2 Rank 2825

wahrnehmen

to perceive / take

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wahrnehmen vs nutzen

to use / benefit

Both nutzen and wahrnehmen can refer to taking up an opportunity that has been offered. Nutzen emphasizes the purpose or benefit one gains from it, while wahrnehmen is especially common with a specific offer, appointment, or right. Use „wahrnehmen“ when the act of taking it up is the focus.

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wahrnehmen

Sie nimmt das Angebot des kostenlosen Kurses gern wahr.

She is happy to take up the offer of the free course.

nutzen

Sie nutzt den kostenlosen Kurs, um ihre Deutschkenntnisse zu verbessern.

She uses the free course to improve her German.

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