bruge

Bruge is a Danish verb meaning "to use." It is used to indicate employing something to perform a function, achieve a purpose, or apply in a given context. The infinitive is at bruge; the verb conjugates in the present tense as bruger, in the past as brugte, and the past participle is brugt. The present participle is brugende and the imperative is brug. In the passive voice, det bruges means "it is used."

Common forms and examples:

- Jeg bruger min computer til at skrive. (I use my computer to write.)

- Hun bruger ofte offentlige transportmidler. (She often uses public transport.)

- Har du brug for hjælp? (Do you need help?) Note that here brug is a noun meaning "need," forming the common expression for needing assistance.

The noun brug means "use" or "utilization" and appears in compounds such as forbrug (consumption) and brugervenlighed (usability). The verb can form standard passive constructions, as in noget bruges ofte i praksis (something is often used in practice).

Origins and related terms:

Bruge is a native Danish verb, aligned with other North Germanic languages in form and usage. It is commonly paired with synonyms such as anvende (more formal) to convey similar meanings of applying or employing something.

In use, bruges broadly covers ordinary acts of using tools, devices, or resources, as well as abstract uses like applying rules or methods. It remains a core verb in everyday Danish with straightforward conjugation patterns.