gebraucht
Translation
used, second-hand
Examples
Ich kaufe nur gebrauchte Bücher.
I only buy used books.
Der gebrauchte Wagen war sehr günstig.
The used car was very cheap.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun Modifies a noun: used ~ He bought a used bicycle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: benutzt (used), alt (old); Antonyms: neu (new)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'gebrauchen' (to use). Composed of 'ge-' (past participle prefix) + 'brauchen' (to need, to use).
Memory Tips
Think of what you 'brauchen' (need/use). After it has been used, it becomes 'gebraucht' (used).