sparen
Translation
saved, economised
Examples
Ich habe viel Geld für die Reise gespart.
I have saved a lot of money for the trip.
Das gesparte Geld reicht für ein neues Auto.
The saved money is enough for a new car.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to save (sth.) I have saved money for a new car.
on ((sth.)) to save on (sth.) We have to save on food.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zurückgelegt (put aside), aufbewahrt (kept); Antonyms: ausgegeben (spent), verschwendet (wasted)
Etymology
From the prefix ge- (past participle) and the verb sparen (to save), related to the English word 'spare'.
Memory Tips
Think of having 'spared' some money instead of spending it. The 'ge-' prefix often indicates a past action is completed.