Danish

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Etymology

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Equivalent to be- +‎ nytte (to be of use), calque of German benutzen

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /benøtə/, [b̥eˈnød̥ə]

Verb

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benytte (past tense benyttede, past participle benyttet)

  1. to use

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Norwegian Bokmål

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Etymology

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From German benutzen.

Verb

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benytte (imperative benytt, present tense benytter, passive benyttes, simple past and past participle benytta or benyttet, present participle benyttende)

  1. to use
  2. (reflexive, with av) to avail oneself of

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