sparen
Translation
to save, to economize, to conserve
Examples
Ich spare Geld für ein neues Auto.
I am saving money for a new car.
Wir müssen Energie sparen.
We have to save energy.
Er hat an der falschen Stelle gespart.
He economized in the wrong places.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to save (sth.) for (sth.) I am saving money for a vacation.
((on sth.)) to save on (sth.) The company is saving on travel costs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to put aside, to budget; Antonyms: to spend, to waste
Etymology
From Old High German 'sparōn' (to spare, save). Cognate with the English word 'spare'.
Memory Tips
If you 'sparen', you'll have money to 'spare'.