um|nutzen
Translation
to repurpose, to convert
Examples
Wir wollen die alte Fabrik umnutzen.
We want to repurpose the old factory.
Das Gebäude wurde zu Büros umgenutzt.
The building was converted into offices.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to repurpose sth. We want to repurpose the old factory.
((sth.)) ((zu+3)) to convert sth. into sth. The building was converted into offices.
Similar Words
Synonyms: umwandeln (to convert), umfunktionieren (to adapt for a new function)
Etymology
From 'um-' (change, re-) and 'nutzen' (to use). It literally means 'to change the use' of something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'um' as 'change' and 'nutzen' as 'use'. So, 'umnutzen' is to 'change the use' of something, i.e., to repurpose it.