Wenn man eine Chance gut ausnutzt, profitiert man schließlich von ihrem Wert.
English: If you exploit an opportunity well, you eventually benefit from its value.
ausnutzen /ˈaʊsnˌʊtsən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "exploit".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Aktion und Reaktion
- Source term
- exploit
- Translation
- ausnutzen
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | ausnutzen |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + ausnutzen
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft ausnutzen.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the German Aktion und Reaktion.
Example Sentences
Einige Firmen beuten ihre Arbeiter aus, indem sie sehr niedrige Löhne zahlen.
English: Some companies exploit their workers by paying very low wages.
Sie nutzte jede Gelegenheit, um im Ausland ihre Sprachkenntnisse zu verbessern.
English: She exploited every opportunity to improve her language skills abroad.
Natürliche Ressourcen werden seit vielen Jahrzehnten stark ausgebeutet.
English: Natural resources have been exploited heavily for many decades.
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