verwerten
Translation
to utilize, to make use of, to recycle, to exploit
Examples
Wir müssen die alten Materialien verwerten.
We have to recycle the old materials.
Sie verwertet ihre Chancen sehr gut.
She makes very good use of her chances.
Die Abfälle werden thermisch verwertet.
The waste is thermally utilized.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to utilize, recycle sth. You can still make good use of old clothes.
((sth.)) ((into sth.)) to process sth. into sth. The waste is converted into energy.
((sth.)) ((as sth.)) to use sth. as sth. You can use the peel as fertilizer.
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Etymology
From the prefix `ver-` (which can mean to turn something into a state) and `Wert` (value, worth). It means 'to turn into value'.
Memory Tips
Focus on the root `Wert` (value). `verwerten` means to extract or create value from something, like recycling waste or using leftovers.