benutzen/benützen, verb = to consult, to make use of, to take advantage of
Example of usage: etwas als Vorwand benutzen = to use something as an excuse
Related words:
benutzbar = usable, passable (road)
Benutzer = user, borrower
benutzung= use
Benutzungsgebühr = charge, hire charge
This word caught my eye today while I was editing a German version of a website. It’s perhaps more nützlich (useful) than yesterday’s word.
