Gebraucht - translation, pronunciation and examples
used
previously owned
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When to use gebraucht
gebrauchte Kleidung
gebrauchte Schuhe
gebrauchte Tasche
gebrauchtes Auto
gebrauchter Artikel
gebraucht usage examples
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Often used as a shopping term for items that are 'secondhand' or previously owned. It sounds a bit like a store/category label.
Common word meaning 'used' or 'already used before'. It is often used for items that are not new but still usable.
Very simple description meaning 'not new'. It only says the item is not new, without emphasizing prior use.
A set phrase meaning 'from second hand', i.e. previously owned by someone else. It sounds a bit more expressive than plain 'gebraucht'.
Literally 'used once before'. It is a very clear description often used when someone simply wants to say an item is not new.
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What's the difference between gebraucht / benutzt / nicht neu / aus zweiter Hand / schon einmal benutzt
Often used as a shopping term for items that are 'secondhand' or previously owned. It sounds a bit like a store/category label.
Sie hat ein secondhand Kleid gekauft.
Она купила платье секонд-хенд.
Common word meaning 'used' or 'already used before'. It is often used for items that are not new but still usable.
Ich kaufe lieber ein benutztes Fahrrad als ein neues.
Я лучше куплю подержанный велосипед, чем новый.
Very simple description meaning 'not new'. It only says the item is not new, without emphasizing prior use.
Das Sofa ist nicht neu, aber noch schön.
Диван не новый, но всё ещё красивый.
A set phrase meaning 'from second hand', i.e. previously owned by someone else. It sounds a bit more expressive than plain 'gebraucht'.
Ich habe den Schreibtisch aus zweiter Hand gekauft.
Я купил письменный стол из вторых рук.
Literally 'used once before'. It is a very clear description often used when someone simply wants to say an item is not new.
Die Jacke ist schon einmal benutzt, aber in gutem Zustand.
Куртка уже была в употреблении, но в хорошем состоянии.
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How to pronounce gebraucht and what this word means
gebraucht translation: used. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce gebraucht
[ɡəˈbʁaʊxt]
gebraucht translation
used
gebraucht examples
Ich suche ein gebrauchtes Fahrrad.
gebraucht transcription
[ɡəˈbʁaʊxt]
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gebraucht meaning: what does it mean?
bereits von jemand anderem benutzt oder besessen
gebraucht pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
gebraucht is pronounced as [ɡəˈbʁaʊxt]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
gebraucht definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich suche ein gebrauchtes Fahrrad. Translation: Я ищу подержанный велосипед.
Is gebraucht part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?
Yes, gebraucht (used) can be learned in the Shopping and Fashion Buying topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is gebraucht part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, gebraucht (used) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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