sparen

verb

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save (money)

put aside money

save (resources)

conserve

spare oneself (sth)

save oneself (the trouble)

Synonyms and Related Words for sparen

zurücklegen beiseitelegen auf die hohe Kante legen haushalten einsparen haushälterisch umgehen vermeiden sich ersparen unterlassen verzichten auf

Definition of "sparen" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "sparen" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Geld nicht ausgeben, sondern für die Zukunft zurücklegen oder für einen bestimmten Zweck ansammeln.

DE: “Ich spare Geld.”
A1
EN: “I am saving money.”

DE: “Sie spart jeden Monat 100 Euro für ein neues Auto.”
A2
EN: “She saves 100 euros every month for a new car.”

DE: “Wenn wir beim Einkaufen auf Sonderangebote achten, können wir viel Geld sparen.”
B1
EN: “If we look out for special offers when shopping, we can save a lot of money.”

Eine Ressource wie Zeit, Energie oder Material nicht unnötig verbrauchen; etwas haushälterisch verwenden.

DE: “Wir sparen Wasser.”
A1
EN: “We are saving water.”

DE: “Schalte das Licht aus, um Strom zu sparen.”
A2
EN: “Turn off the light to save electricity.”

DE: “Mit dem neuen Kühlschrank sparen wir jährlich eine Menge Energie.”
B1
EN: “With the new refrigerator, we save a lot of energy annually.”

(sich etwas sparen) Etwas Unangenehmes oder Überflüssiges vermeiden oder darauf verzichten.

DE: “Spar dir das!”
A1
EN: “Save it!”

DE: “Ich kenne die Geschichte schon, du kannst sie dir sparen.”
A2
EN: “I already know the story, you can spare me.”

DE: “Den Umweg über die Stadtmitte können wir uns sparen, wenn wir die Umgehungsstraße nehmen.”
B1
EN: “We can save ourselves the detour through the city center if we take the bypass.”

Words Similar in Spelling to sparen

spart einsparen spazieren spüren sich ersparen