gebraucht
Translation
used, second-hand
Examples
Ich habe ein gebrauchtes Auto gekauft.
I bought a used car.
Diese Bücher sind alle gebraucht.
These books are all second-hand.
Grammar Patterns
gebraucht + Noun used + noun. He is looking for a used bicycle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: benutzt, secondhand; Antonyms: neu (new)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'gebrauchen' (to use). The prefix 'ge-' often indicates a past participle.
Memory Tips
Something that has been 'gebraucht' (used) is now a 'gebraucht' (used/second-hand) item.