मतलब
To use something to one's advantage.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The concept of 'Allemannsretten' (the right to roam) allows everyone to 'dra nytte av' nature, regardless of who owns the land. This is a fundamental part of Norwegian identity. In Norwegian flat-hierarchy workplaces, employees are encouraged to 'dra nytte av' each other's expertise across different levels, rather than just following top-down orders. Modern Norwegian culture focuses heavily on 'sirkulærøkonomi' (circular economy), where the goal is to 'dra nytte av' waste products by recycling them into new resources. Norwegian students are taught to be critical and 'dra nytte av' many different sources when writing essays, a skill highly valued in their school system.
Boost your CV
Use 'dra nytte av' when describing your previous work experience. It makes you sound like a strategic thinker who knows how to apply their skills.
The Preposition Trap
Never say 'dra nytte fra.' Even though 'from' makes sense in English, 'av' is the only correct choice in Norwegian.
मतलब
To use something to one's advantage.
Boost your CV
Use 'dra nytte av' when describing your previous work experience. It makes you sound like a strategic thinker who knows how to apply their skills.
The Preposition Trap
Never say 'dra nytte fra.' Even though 'from' makes sense in English, 'av' is the only correct choice in Norwegian.
The Weather Rule
In Norway, if the sun is out, you are culturally expected to 'dra nytte av' it. Mentioning this is a great small-talk starter!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.
Vi må ___ nytte ___ det fine været.
The fixed collocation is 'dra nytte av.'
Which sentence is most appropriate for a job interview?
How would you say you want to use your skills?
'Dra nytte av' is professional and positive, whereas 'utnytte' can sound exploitative.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb 'dra'.
A: Har dere ___ nytte av det nye kurset? B: Ja, vi ___ stor nytte av det i fjor også.
The first blank needs the present perfect (har dratt) and the second needs the past tense (dro) because of 'i fjor'.
Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.
Situation: You find a 50% discount code for a hotel.
You are specifically benefiting from the code to get a cheaper price.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English equivalent.
Connect the pairs.
These are the most accurate translations for these specific nuances.
🎉 स्कोर: /5
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Dra nytte av vs. Utnytte
अभ्यास बैंक
5 अभ्यासVi må ___ nytte ___ det fine været.
The fixed collocation is 'dra nytte av.'
How would you say you want to use your skills?
'Dra nytte av' is professional and positive, whereas 'utnytte' can sound exploitative.
A: Har dere ___ nytte av det nye kurset? B: Ja, vi ___ stor nytte av det i fjor også.
The first blank needs the present perfect (har dratt) and the second needs the past tense (dro) because of 'i fjor'.
Situation: You find a 50% discount code for a hotel.
You are specifically benefiting from the code to get a cheaper price.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are the most accurate translations for these specific nuances.
🎉 स्कोर: /5
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालIt is neutral to slightly formal. It's perfect for both business meetings and casual chats about the weather.
Be careful. It can sound like you are using them. It's better to say 'få hjelp av' or 'samarbeide med' for people.
'Dra nytte av' is usually positive/neutral. 'Utnytte' can mean the same but often implies negative exploitation.
It's an irregular verb: dra (infinitive), drar (present), dro (past), har dratt (present perfect).
Yes, 'ha nytte av' means 'to have use for' or 'to benefit from' in a more passive sense.
It is masculine (en nytte), but in this phrase, it is used without an article.
Yes! You can say 'dra stor nytte av' (great benefit) or 'dra begrenset nytte av' (limited benefit).
Yes, in Nynorsk it is 'dra nytte av' or 'drage nytte av.'
Yes, 'av' is the fixed preposition for this collocation.
Yes, e.g., 'Det ble dratt nytte av muligheten,' but it sounds quite formal.
You can just use 'bruke' (to use) or 'få noe ut av' (get something out of).
Very often, especially in economic and political news regarding resources.
संबंधित मुहावरे
å benytte seg av
synonymTo make use of
å få utbytte av
similarTo get a dividend/return from
å ha nytte av
similarTo have use for / benefit from
å utnytte
specialized formTo exploit or utilize
å kaste bort
contrastTo waste
