German Phrase
Benutzt du diese Maschine?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the listener uses a particular machine. It is informal because it uses the du form, and the word Maschine refers to any device or piece of equipment.
When to use
Use this question when you want to confirm if someone is operating a specific piece of equipment – for example in a workshop, a kitchen, or a lab – and you are on familiar terms with the person.
✦Grammar Breakdown
BenutztdudieseMaschine?
Verb‑first in yes/no questions
In German yes/no questions the finite verb moves to the first position, followed by the subject.
Conjugation of benutzen
The verb benutzen (‘to use’) is regular; for the informal du it becomes benutzt (e.g., du benutzt).
Demonstrative pronoun declension
‘diese’ is the accusative feminine form of dieser and matches the gender and case of Maschine (Accusative feminine).
🗨In Conversation
Benutzt du diese Maschine?
Do you use this machine?
Ja, ich benutze sie jeden Tag für die Produktion.
Yes, I use it every day for production.
✕Common Mistakes
Benutze du diese Maschine?
The verb must be in second‑person singular form benutzt and placed before the subject in a yes/no question.
Benutzt du dieser Maschine?
‘Maschine’ is feminine; the accusative demonstrative pronoun must be diese, not dieser.
Du benutzt diese Maschine?
In a yes/no question the verb must come first; the statement order is incorrect for a question.
↔Alternatives
Verwendest du diese Maschine?
Do you use this machine?
Nutzt du diese Maschine?
Do you use this machine?
Benutzen Sie diese Maschine?
Do you use this machine? (formal)
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking workplaces the formal Sie form is preferred unless you know the person well. Switching from du to Sie mid‑conversation can sound disrespectful, so choose the register that matches the setting. Also, Germans tend to be precise about equipment; specifying the exact machine (e.g., die CNC‑Fräse) can make the question clearer.