Verbrauchen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verbrauchen" is used as verb with the meaning of "consume", "use up" or "expend".

Essential properties of "verbrauchen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verbrauchen
  • Simple past: verbrauchte
  • Participle: verbraucht

See full conjugation of verbrauchen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verbrauchen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To consume or use up"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen weniger Energie verbrauchen, um die Umwelt zu schonen.We must consume less energy to protect the environment.
  2. Der alte Kühlschrank verbraucht zu viel Strom.The old refrigerator consumes too much electricity.
  3. Bitte verbrauchen Sie die Lebensmittel vor dem Ablaufdatum.Please consume the food before the expiration date.

2.) "To consume or use up something completely"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Fabrik verbraucht täglich große Mengen an Rohstoffen.The factory consumes large quantities of raw materials daily.
  2. Beim Sport verbraucht der Körper viele Kalorien.During sports, the body consumes many calories.
  3. Diese Glühbirne verbraucht weniger Energie als die alte.This light bulb consumes less energy than the old one.
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