Udnyttede

Udnyttede is the Danish past tense and past participle of the verb udnytte, meaning to utilize, make use of, or exploit. In ordinary usage it denotes that something has been used or put to use, either neutrally or with a more negative connotation depending on context. As a finite verb, udnyttede refers to a completed action in the past, as in "De udnyttede muligheden." As a past participle, it can function adjectivally, for example in "udnyttede ressourcer," indicating resources that have been utilized.

Etymology and forms: The word combines the prefix ud- (“out, away”) with nytte (“use, benefit”). Related forms include udnyttelse (utilization, exploitation), udnytter (present tense: uses), and udnyttet (past participle used in perfect tenses).

Usage: Udnytte is common in business, economics, policy, and resource management. The nuance ranges from neutral “to make use of” to negative “to exploit,” depending on the object and tone. Typical collocations include udnytte muligheder (to seize opportunities), udnytte ressourcer (to utilize resources), and udnyttet potentiale (utilized potential).

See also: udnyttelse, udnytter, udnyttede, udnyttet. In English, the term is often translated as utilize, employ, or exploit, depending on context.

Examples: De udnyttede tiden optimalt. Virksomheden udnyttede sine ressourcer effektivt.