Gebrauch

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German

Etymology

Derived synchronically from gebrauchen, historically from Middle High German gebrūch, compare Dutch gebruik.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈbʁaʊ̯x/
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Noun

Gebrauch m (strong, genitive Gebrauchs or Gebrauches, plural Gebräuche)

  1. use, usage
    Vor Gebrauch Sprengkapsel einsetzen.
    Before use, insert detonator.
  2. application
  3. practice, customs

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