bruk

In a sentence

• Jeg har mye bruk for den gamle stolen.

  I have much use for the old chair.

  Here, 'bruk' is a noun meaning 'use' or 'purpose', referring to the utility of the old chair.

• Kan du vise meg hvordan jeg skal bruke denne maskinen?

  Can you show me how to use this machine?

  Here, 'bruke' is a verb derived from 'bruk', meaning 'to use', referring to operating the machine.

• Det er viktig å redusere unødvendig bruk av ressurser.

  It is important to reduce unnecessary usage of resources.

  Here, 'bruk' appears as a noun again, meaning 'usage', referring to the consumption of resources.