German Phrase
Benutz die Umkleidekabinen.
Meaning
A direct, informal command telling someone to make use of the changing rooms, typically heard in gyms, swimming pools, or sports halls.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to politely (but informally) instruct a friend, a teammate, or a visitor to go to the changing rooms, for example as a staff member or a fellow participant.
✦Grammar Breakdown
BenutzdieUmkleidekabinen
Imperativ (du)
For the informal singular 'du', the imperative of regular verbs drops the ending -e, so 'benutzen' becomes 'Benutz'.
Definite article (plural accusative)
The article 'die' is used for plural nouns in both nominative and accusative cases.
Noun plural
'Umkleidekabine' (changing room) forms its plural as 'Umkleidekabinen' by adding -n.
🗨In Conversation
Benutz die Umkleidekabinen.
Use the changing rooms.
Okay, danke!
Okay, thanks!
✕Common Mistakes
Benutze die Umkleidekabinen.
The -e ending is optional but sounds formal; the short form 'Benutz' is preferred in casual speech.
Benutz der Umkleidekabinen.
The article 'der' is genitive; the correct accusative plural article is 'die'.
Benutzen Sie die Umkleidekabinen.
This is the formal imperative; the original phrase is informal, so using 'Sie' changes the register.
↔Alternatives
Nutze die Umkleidekabinen.
Use the changing rooms.
Bitte benutze die Umkleidekabinen.
Please use the changing rooms.
Verwende die Umkleidekabinen.
Employ the changing rooms.
Cultural Tip
In German-speaking countries signs for changing rooms often read 'Umkleidekabinen' and are expected to stay tidy. It's common to say 'Bitte die Umkleidekabinen benutzen' in public facilities, but among friends the short imperative 'Benutz die Umkleidekabinen' feels natural and friendly.