Save - translation, pronunciation and examples
save
reduce consumption
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general, can mean keep money or avoid waste
more formal, often used in business/financial contexts (US spelling)
same meaning as 'economize' but UK spelling
specifically about reducing monetary expenses (often business context)
to reserve or put money/things away for a specific purpose
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What's the difference between save / economize / economise / cut costs / set aside / put aside
general, can mean keep money or avoid waste
We try to save money by cooking at home.
Мы стараемся экономить, готовя дома.
more formal, often used in business/financial contexts (US spelling)
During the recession, many families economize on non-essential purchases.
Во время спада многие семьи экономят на необязательных покупках.
same meaning as 'economize' but UK spelling
Households often economise on heating bills in winter.
Домохозяйства часто экономят на плате за отопление зимой.
specifically about reducing monetary expenses (often business context)
The company needs to cut costs to remain competitive.
Компании нужно сократить расходы, чтобы оставаться конкурентоспособной.
to reserve or put money/things away for a specific purpose
She set aside some money for emergencies.
Она отложила немного денег на случай непредвиденных расходов.
informal equivalent of 'set aside' — to save or reserve money/objects
He put aside a little money each month for repairs.
Он откладывал немного денег каждый месяц на ремонт.
to reduce expenses by removing small or non-essential costs
They trimmed expenses by cancelling unused subscriptions.
Они сократили расходы, отменив неиспользуемые подписки.
We must conserve water during the drought.
Нам следует экономить воду во время засухи.
phrasal verb meaning 'reduce the amount of something (use/spending)'
I'm trying to cut down on eating out to save money.
Я пытаюсь сократить походы в рестораны, чтобы сэкономить.
to be very sparing, often cutting corners or reducing quality to save money
They had to scrimp on heating last winter to pay the bills.
Им пришлось экономить на отоплении прошлой зимой, чтобы оплатить счета.
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How to pronounce save and what this word means
save translation: экономить. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce save
/tə ˈseɪv/
save translation
экономить
save examples
I try to save money by buying second-hand textbooks.
save transcription
/tə ˈseɪv/, /ˈseɪv/
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save meaning: what does it mean?
reduce consumption
save pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
save is pronounced as /tə ˈseɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
save definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I try to save money by buying second-hand textbooks. Translation: Я стараюсь экономить деньги, покупая подержанные учебники.
Is save part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?
Yes, save (экономить) 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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