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Sparen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Sparen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to save", "to economize" or "to spare".
Essential properties of "sparen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: sparen
- Simple past: sparte
- Participle: gespart
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "sparen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To save money or resources"
- Definition: "To save money or resources for future use."
- Translation(s): to save, to economize
- Synonym(s): einsparen, zurücklegen
- Antonym(s): verschwenden
- Related word(s): Ersparnisse, Sparkonto
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich möchte Geld für den Urlaub sparen.
- Wir müssen Energie sparen, um die Umwelt zu schützen.
- Sie spart jeden Monat einen Teil ihres Gehalts.
2.) "To avoid unnecessary use"
- Definition: "To avoid unnecessary use or expenditure of something."
- Translation(s): to spare, to economize on, to be frugal with
- Synonym(s): schonen, bewahren
- Antonym(s): verschwenden
- Related word(s): Sparsamkeit, sparsam
📝 Some usage examples:
- Bitte spare nicht mit Komplimenten.
- Er spart nicht an Kritik.
- Wir sparen Wasser, es ist knapp.
3.) "To avoid doing something or save effort"
- Definition: "To avoid doing something or save oneself the effort of doing it."
- Translation(s): to spare oneself, to save oneself the trouble
- Synonym(s): ersparen, vermeiden
- Related word(s): Ersparnis, Aufwand
📝 Some usage examples:
- Du kannst dir die Mühe sparen, er kommt nicht.
- Ich will uns beiden die Peinlichkeit sparen.
- Spare dir deine Ausreden, ich glaube dir nicht.