gebrauchte

Gebrauchte, in German, means "used" or "second-hand." It describes items that have been previously owned or operated. The form gebrauchte is the attributive feminine singular ending used before feminine nouns, as in "eine gebrauchte Waschmaschine." The base is gebraucht, the past participle of the verb gebrauchen meaning to use. In German, the term also appears in common compound nouns such as Gebrauchtwagen (used car) and Gebrauchtwaren (used goods).

Gebrauchte is widely used in everyday language and commerce to label second-hand items. It signals that the item is not new, usually implying lower price and potential prior wear or repair. It is often contrasted with neu (new) or neuwertig (nearly new). Used goods appear across sectors such as furniture, electronics, and vehicles; retailers categorize items by condition, sometimes using terms like gebraucht, aufbereitet (refurbished), or generalüberholt (reconditioned).

Markets for gebrauchte items are robust in German-speaking regions, including online platforms, flea markets, and specialized shops. The use of gebrauchte goods supports sustainability by extending product lifecycles. Buyers should inspect condition, age, and return policies, and sellers may be required to disclose known defects. In commercial sales, warranties are often reduced or may be offered as limited guarantees compared with new items, depending on jurisdiction and the terms of sale.