der Gebrauch

Plural: die Gebräuche
Based on: gebrauchen
Noun #828 Noun
  1. the use
  2. the traditions, the customs
1.

the use

(Formal word for the act of using. You find it on food packages that you have to shake before "use")
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Examples
  • Vor Gebrauch kräftig schütteln.
  • Shake well before using.
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2.

the traditions, the customs

(ONLY the plural "Gebräuche" and that's the ONLY thing the plural means.)
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  • Während meiner Reisen habe ich diverse lokale Gebräuche kennengelernt.
  • During my travels, I became acquainted with various local customs.

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

Gebrauch has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the use, 2. the traditions, the customs.

What is the gender of 'Gebrauch'?

der

What is the plural of 'Gebrauch'?

die Gebräuche

What is 'Gebrauch' related to?

The word 'Gebrauch' is related to gebrauchen.

Where can I learn more about 'Gebrauch'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Gebrauch':

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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