This is the 142nd most frequent Danish word.
bruge
"Bruge" means "to use" in English.
In this sentence, 'bruger' means 'use' and describes the action of utilizing an object for a purpose.
Jeg bruger en blyant til at skrive.
I use a pencil to write.
Here 'bruge' is used to mean 'spend' or 'allocate,' referring to the usage of time.
Vi skal bruge mere tid på projektet.
We need to spend more time on the project.
In this context, 'bruger' conveys 'expend' or 'utilize,' here referring to effort or energy in an activity.