No. 281 in Swedish
använda
"Använda" means "to use" in English.
In a sentence
Jag använder en penna för att skriva.
I am using a pen to write.
Here, 'använder' indicates the act of utilizing a physical object for a task.
De använder sin tid väl genom att studera.
They use their time well by studying.
In this example, 'använder' refers to wisely managing an abstract concept, time.
Kan jag använda det här programmet för att skapa en presentation?
Can I use this program to create a presentation?
The word 'använda' here is used in the context of employing a specific tool or software for a purpose.
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