benytter

Benytter is a Danish verb form meaning to use or to employ. The infinitive is at benytte. It is commonly found in formal, technical, or administrative language and is often more formal than the everyday synonym bruge (to use). Benytte can also be used in contexts that emphasize purposeful or deliberate use, such as methods, tools, or resources.

Usage and register

Benytte is widely understood in Danish but tends to appear more in writing, official documents, manuals, and legal or policy texts. In everyday speech, many speakers prefer bruge or anvende, especially in colloquial contexts. The choice between benytte, bruge, and anvende can convey subtle differences in formality and emphasis on intention.

Conjugation

- Jeg benytter

- Du benytter

- Han/hun benytter

- Vi benytter

- I benytter

- De benytter

Past tense: benyttede

Present perfect: har benyttet

Past participle: benyttet

Present participle: benyttende

Related forms

Noun: benyttelse (use, utilization). Adjective form: benyttende (utilizing, performing use). Synonyms include bruge and anvende, while benytte often carries a more formal or technical tone.

Examples

Jeg benytter muligheden til at forbedre projektet. Virksomheden benytter en ny metode til dataindsamling. Dette dokument benytter standardnormer for registrering.

See also

bruge, anvende, benyttelse.