German word

einsparen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌʃpaːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbsave

Example

Wir sparen diesen Monat Geld ein.

We are saving money this month.

Illustration for einsparen (save)

More examples

In diesem Haushalt lässt sich viel Strom einsparen.

A lot of electricity can be saved in this household.

Core concept

A planned amount is cut out of ongoing costs or work, not merely delayed, so the remaining plan needs less.

Common phrases

  • Strom einsparen

    save electricity

  • Steuern einsparen

    save on taxes

  • Ressourcen einsparen

    save resources

Similar words

sparen: Avoid waste and set money aside for future use.
verringern: Bring a quantity or level down.
kürzen: Cut spending or make a text shorter.
reduzieren: Make something smaller in scale or fewer in number.

Definition in German

Etwas (z. B. Kosten oder Zeit) gezielt und dauerhaft verringern.

Word origin

'Einsparen' is a compound of ein- and sparen, 'to save', whose combined meaning focuses saving on a particular item or amount.

Usage tips

  • In a subordinate clause the verb stays together at the end, as in 'weil wir Geld einsparen', but in a main clause 'ein' separates.

Other meanings

  • reduceverb

Opposites

  • verschwendenwasteverb

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