Grammar forms
| Name | Norwegian form | Note |
|---|---|---|
| infinitive | benytte | - |
| present tense | benytter | - |
| past tense | benyttet | - |
| present perfect | har benyttet | - |
| imperative | benytt | More common in instructions and notices. |
| passive infinitive | benyttes | Often used in official texts. |
to use, apply, make use of something
The verb benytte means to use something for a purpose or in a situation. It is close in meaning to bruke and sounds slightly more formal.