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What’s the difference between
“[用](https://www.tanoshiijapanese.com/dictionary/entry_details.cfm?entry_id=52745&j=%E7%94%A8)”
(you) and
“[使​っ​て](https://www.tanoshiijapanese.com/dictionary/index.cfm?j=tsukatte&e=&search=Search%20%3E)”
(tsukatte)? Both mean “to use”, but when would you use one over the other? Are
they interchangeable?

_Please explain by making reference to the below examples._

> **reitou-you Binīru fukuro**
>
> plastic bag used for freezing
>
> **Facebook ya SNS wa tsukatte imasu ka?**
>
> Do you use Facebook or social media?

Please note: I am a beginner, so would appreciate answers that aren't too
complex.
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What’s the difference between “用” (you) and “使​っ​て” (tsukatte)?
The 用 in 冷凍 **用** ビニール袋 is a noun suffix which means something like 'used
for', 'for the purpose of' etc.

使って in フェイスブックやSNSは **使って** いますか is the te-form of the verb 使う meaning 'to
use'.

These are completely different pieces of grammar and are not at all
interchangeable. If you don't know about the te-form then I suggest you go and
research it. It is an absolutely vital and fundamental thing to learn. There
are loads of resources on the internet that will teach you about this.
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