экономить
Translation of экономить
save
Meaning of экономить
уменьшать расход ресурсов, чтобы тратить меньше
to use less of something so that you do not waste it
Transcription and pronunciation of экономить
эконо́мить
stress on the 3rd syllable
- Transcription
- [ɪkɐˈnomʲitʲ]
- In Latin letters
- ekonomit
Traps and common mistakes
Экономить or копить?
копить
копить = save up money for later
Don't mix them up. Putting money aside — копить; using less — экономить.
Я коплю на новый ноутбук.
I'm saving up for a new laptop.
Экономь бензин, езди медленнее.
Save petrol, drive slower.
Экономить or сохранять?
сохранять
сохранять = keep, store; save a file
Don't say «сохранять электричество». Using less power — «экономить электричество».
Не забудь сохранить документ.
Don't forget to save the document.
Экономь электричество, выключай компьютер.
Save electricity, turn off the computer.
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I try to save money.
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Я стараюсь экономить деньги.
Turn off the light to save energy.
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Выключай свет, чтобы экономить электричество.
экономить synonyms
What's the difference between экономить, беречь, and сократить
use carefully, not waste: water, energy, strength
Advanced: broader words
cut down: spending or use
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экономить belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does экономить mean?
to use less of something so that you do not waste it
How do you pronounce экономить?
экономить is pronounced [ɪkɐˈnomʲitʲ], in Latin letters “ekonomit”.
How is экономить used in a sentence?
I try to save money. Translation: Я стараюсь экономить деньги.
Is экономить part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?
Yes, экономить (save) can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is экономить part of Study Supplies vocabulary?
Yes, экономить (save) can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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