die Inanspruchnahme
Translation
utilization, use, claim, recourse
Examples
Die Inanspruchnahme der Garantie ist möglich.
It is possible to make a claim on the warranty.
Die starke Inanspruchnahme der Muskeln führte zu Schmerzen.
The heavy strain on the muscles led to pain.
Grammar Patterns
the utilization/claim ((of sth.)) Die Inanspruchnahme öffentlicher Mittel ist geregelt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Nutzung (use), die Verwendung (usage); Antonym: der Verzicht (waiver)
Etymology
A nominalization of the verb phrase 'in Anspruch nehmen' (to make use of). Composed of 'in' (in) + 'Anspruch' (claim) + 'nahme' (from 'nehmen', to take). Literally 'a taking of a claim'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'taking a claim' on a service or right. You are putting yourself 'in' the 'claim' and 'taking' it.