Использовать - translation, pronunciation and examples
use
make use of
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использовать usage examples
Can I use the spare key to come in tonight?
Могу ли я использовать запасной ключ, чтобы зайти сегодня вечером?
We try to use less hot water to save on our energy bills.
Мы стараемся использовать меньше горячей воды, чтобы экономить на оплате коммуналки.
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General neutral verb for using objects, tools, programs, etc.
Often about methods, rules, techniques — 'apply', slightly more formal.
About services, rights, or things used regularly — 'make use of' with habitual nuance.
Perfective: to make use of something once — e.g. take advantage of a chance/service.
About spending money or time — 'spend', different from general 'use'.
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What's the difference between использовать / применять / пользоваться / воспользоваться / тратить / употреблять
General neutral verb for using objects, tools, programs, etc.
I use a computer for work.
Я использую компьютер для работы.
She applies a new method.
Она применяет новую методику.
About services, rights, or things used regularly — 'make use of' with habitual nuance.
I use this program every day.
Я пользуюсь этой программой каждый день.
Perfective: to make use of something once — e.g. take advantage of a chance/service.
I used (took) my friend's advice.
Я воспользовался советом друга.
He spends a lot of time studying.
Он тратит много времени на учебу.
Often about words, food, alcohol — 'use' (words) or 'consume' (food/drink) in specific senses.
He rarely uses such words.
Он редко употребляет такие слова.
Means 'involve' or 'deploy' — to engage resources, forces, mechanisms; often formal.
We engaged all staff for the project.
Мы задействовали всех сотрудников для проекта.
Formal word for 'expend' — about money, materials, resources; close to 'spend'.
The budget is being expended on modernization.
Бюджет расходуется на модернизацию.
Means 'attract' or 'engage' — attract attention, help, experts; not always equal to 'use'.
We engaged experts in the discussion.
Мы привлекли экспертов к обсуждению.
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How to pronounce использовать and what this word means
использовать translation: use. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce использовать
[ɪspəlʲzəˈvatʲ]
использовать translation
use
использовать examples
Ich verwende dieses Werkzeug jeden Tag.
использовать transcription
[ɪspəlʲzəˈvatʲ]
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использовать meaning: what does it mean?
применять предмет или действие для достижения цели
использовать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
использовать is pronounced as [ɪspəlʲzəˈvatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
использовать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich verwende dieses Werkzeug jeden Tag. Translation: Я использую этот инструмент каждый день.
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