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save

save

Meaning of save

English

to use less of something so that you do not waste it

Deutsch

Verbrauch oder Kosten reduzieren, um weniger zu verwenden oder auszugeben

save

Pronunciation

British English
/seɪv/
American English
/seɪv/

save with German translation

save usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I can save money by biking.

Mit dem Fahrrad kann ich Geld sparen.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Today we're saving water and power.

Wir sparen heute Wasser und Strom.

save synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between save, economize, conserve, cut down on, cut back on, cut costs, and scrimp on

E
🇬🇧English
economize

formal: spend less money

B2rare word

ENDuring the recession, many families economize on non-essential purchases.

🇬🇧English

use energy, water or resources carefully

B1often

ENWe must conserve water during the drought.

🇬🇧English

use or consume less of something

A2very often

ENI'm trying to cut down on eating out to save money.

cut back on
🇬🇧English

reduce spending or use

often

ENWe need to cut back on eating out.

Advanced: broader words

C
🇬🇧English
cut costs

reduce expenses, usually in business

B1often

ENThe company needs to cut costs to remain competitive.

S
🇬🇧English
scrimp on

spend too little on something, hurting quality

B2rare word

ENThey had to scrimp on heating last winter to pay the bills.

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save belongs to the topic "rec:spending_saving →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does save mean?

to use less of something so that you do not waste it

How do you pronounce save?

save is pronounced [seɪv].

How is save used in a sentence?

Mit dem Fahrrad kann ich Geld sparen. Translation: I can save money by biking.

Is save part of rec:spending_saving vocabulary?

Yes, save can be learned in the rec:spending_saving topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is save part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, save can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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