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forbruke

verbverb

to consume, to use up

EtymologyOpphav

fra lavtysk; av for- (II)for-, a verb prefix with no distinct meaning of its own · over-, to excess from Low German; from for- (II)for-, a verb prefix with no distinct meaning of its own · over-, to excess

Senses and Example SentencesBetydning og bruk

bruke opp og utnytte to use up and make use of
  • forbruke ressurser to consume resources