использовать
Translation of использовать
use
Russian word in Latin letters: ispolzovat
Meaning of использовать
применять предмет или действие для достижения цели
to do something with an object or method for a purpose

Pronunciation
Traps and common mistakes
Пользоваться телефон or пользоваться телефоном?
пользоваться телефоном
пользоваться + instrumental case
Don't say пользоваться телефон. Say пользоваться телефоном: this verb takes the instrumental case.
Можно мне пользоваться твоим телефоном?
Can I use your phone?
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Can I use your phone?
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Можно использовать твой телефон?
We use less water now.
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Теперь мы используем меньше воды.
использовать synonyms
What's the difference between использовать, пользоваться, применять, and употреблять
Use regularly, about things and services; takes the instrumental case.
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Use words; or consume food and drink.
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использовать meaning: what does it mean?
to do something with an object or method for a purpose
использовать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
использовать is pronounced as [ɪˈspolʲzəvətʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
использовать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Can I use your phone? Translation: Можно использовать твой телефон?
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