gebraucht

Based on: gebrauchen
Adjective
  1. second-hand, used
  2. needed
1.

second-hand, used

Opposite: neu
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Examples
  • Das Fahrrad ist gebraucht.
  • The bike is second hand. (lit.: used)
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2.

needed

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How many meanings does the German word 'gebraucht' have?

gebraucht has 2 distinct meanings: 1. second-hand, used, 2. needed.

What is 'gebraucht' related to?

The word 'gebraucht' is related to gebrauchen.

Where can I learn more about 'gebraucht'?

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Word of the Day – “brauchen”
A fun look at "brauchen" (to need), its prefix versions and how to use "brauchen" with verbs. Also: some really cool relations to English and other languages.
Vocab: brauchen, verbrauchen, der Brauch, der Bedarf, Gebrauchsanweisung
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“nutzen” and “benutzen” – The Difference Explained
"nutzen", "benutzen" and "verwenden" all mean "to use", but there are differences when to use which. Today, we'll learn all about that with lots of examples.
Vocab: nutzen, benutzen, verwenden, der Gebrauch, nützlich, hilfreich, nützen, abnutzen, ausnutzen
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