wieder|verwenden
Translation
to reuse, to recycle
Examples
Man kann viele Materialien wiederverwenden.
You can reuse many materials.
Diese Flaschen werden wiederverwendet.
These bottles are reused.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to reuse sth. You can reuse old glasses.
Similar Words
Synonyms: recyceln (to recycle); Antonyms: wegwerfen (to throw away)
Etymology
Composed of 'wieder' (again) and 'verwenden' (to use). Literally means 'to use again'.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-use'. The German prefix 'wieder' is the equivalent of the English prefix 're-'.