gebruiken

"Gebruiken" is a Dutch verb that translates to "to use" in English. It is a regular verb, meaning its past tense and past participle forms are created by adding "-de" and "-d" respectively. The verb "gebruiken" is often used to describe the action of employing or utilizing something, whether it be a tool, a resource, or a method. For example, "Ik gebruik een pen om te schrijven" translates to "I use a pen to write." The verb can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as "Hij gebruikt zijn invloed om anderen te helpen," which means "He uses his influence to help others." In addition to its primary meaning, "gebruiken" can also be used to express the idea of "to consume" or "to spend," as in "Ik gebruik mijn geld voor boeken" which means "I use my money for books." The verb is versatile and can be used in a variety of contexts to convey the idea of employing or utilizing something.