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gebraucht

used

Meaning of gebraucht

previously owned

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German[ɡəˈbʁaʊxt]
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gebraucht belongs to the topic "Shopping and Fashion Buying". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between gebraucht / benutzt / nicht neu / aus zweiter Hand / schon einmal benutzt

🇩🇪German
gebraucht

Often used as a shopping term for items that are 'secondhand' or previously owned. It sounds a bit like a store/category label.

A1Often

Sie hat ein secondhand Kleid gekauft.

Она купила платье секонд-хенд.

B
🇩🇪German
benutzt

Common word meaning 'used' or 'already used before'. It is often used for items that are not new but still usable.

A1Very Often

Ich kaufe lieber ein benutztes Fahrrad als ein neues.

Я лучше куплю подержанный велосипед, чем новый.

N
🇩🇪German
nicht neu

Very simple description meaning 'not new'. It only says the item is not new, without emphasizing prior use.

A1Often

Das Sofa ist nicht neu, aber noch schön.

Диван не новый, но всё ещё красивый.

A
🇩🇪German
aus zweiter Hand

A set phrase meaning 'from second hand', i.e. previously owned by someone else. It sounds a bit more expressive than plain 'gebraucht'.

A1Often

Ich habe den Schreibtisch aus zweiter Hand gekauft.

Я купил письменный стол из вторых рук.

S
🇩🇪German
schon einmal benutzt

Literally 'used once before'. It is a very clear description often used when someone simply wants to say an item is not new.

A1Very Often

Die Jacke ist schon einmal benutzt, aber in gutem Zustand.

Куртка уже была в употреблении, но в хорошем состоянии.

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How to pronounce gebraucht and what this word means

gebraucht translation: used. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce gebraucht

[ɡəˈbʁaʊxt]

gebraucht translation

used

gebraucht transcription

[ɡəˈbʁaʊxt]

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gebraucht meaning: what does it mean?

bereits von jemand anderem benutzt oder besessen

gebraucht pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

gebraucht is pronounced as [ɡəˈbʁaʊxt]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is gebraucht part of Shopping and Fashion Buying vocabulary?

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Is gebraucht part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, gebraucht (used) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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