Translation of German word "sparen" to English
sparen
/ˈzaːʁən/
Meaning
VerbTo prevent harm or difficulty. To help (somebody) to survive, or rescue (somebody or something) from harm.
How to use
The weak verb sparen ('to save / economize / spare') conjugates regularly: ich spare, du sparst, er spart, hat gespart. It is used for saving money (Geld sparen), saving energy, or sparing someone trouble (jemandem Mühe sparen).
🇬🇧 English
save
Example
Meine Eltern sparen Geld für unsere Zukunft.
My parents save money for our future.
Sie wurde von einem Passanten vor dem Ertrinken gerettet.
She was saved from drowning by a passerby.
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Common phrases
- Geld sparen— to save money
- Zeit sparen— to save time
- Energie sparen— to save energy / power
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe gespart
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #256 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "sparen"?▼
The German word "sparen" is defined as: "To prevent harm or difficulty. To help (somebody) to survive, or rescue (somebody or something) from harm."
What does the German word "sparen" mean?▼
The German word "sparen" means "save" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Meine Eltern sparen Geld für unsere Zukunft." (which translates as "My parents save money for our future.").
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