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When to use употреблять and использовать I mean .. is there some kind of rule ? Or a preferential way to say things such as "to use the internet", "to use the fridge" /for example/ ? Thank you ! ^.^
Jul 15, 2008 3:29 PM
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Употреблять is usually used for some products, drinks or medicine. употреблять=to сonsume E.g. Употреблять спиртные напитки = to drink alcohol. Употреблять в пищу = to eat Употреблять по 2 чайных ложки 3 раза в день. = To take 2 ts for 3 times a day. Использовать is about the exploitation of the things (to use): E.g. Использовать интернет = to use internet Использовать разум = to use one's intellegence Использовать карандаш = to use a pencil (Sorry for my poor explanation, I hope it helped you a bit)
July 15, 2008
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"употреблять" is mostly used when you are talking about food/drinks/drugs/pills/tablets/ or when you say "я употребила это слово в данном значении" ="I used the word in this meaning" And "использовать" is mostly used when we talk about something that helped us doing something.
July 15, 2008
fridge or internet or anoter technical devices - always - использовать
July 15, 2008
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