VERB

einsparen/ˈaɪ̯nˌʃpaːʁən/to save; to economize; to cut down (expenses)

einsparen is a German verb that means to save, to economize, or to cut down (expenses). It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃpaːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sparte ein" and the past participle is "eingespart".

Definitions

1.to save by avoiding unnecessary expense or consumption(money/resources)

a.to save money by using less or cutting costs

Durch die neuen Energiesparlampen kann die Firma viel Strom einsparen.With the new energy-saving lamps, the company can save a lot of electricity.

b.to reduce something, usually expenditures or jobs, to save resources

Die Stadt muss wegen des knappen Haushalts an Personal einsparen.The city has to cut staff due to the tight budget.

Conjugation

Infinitiveeinsparen
Present (ich)spare ein
Present (du)sparst ein
Present (er/sie/es)spart ein
Preterite (ich)sparte ein
Participle IIeingespart
Konjunktiv II (ich)sparte ein
Imperative (singular)spar ein
Imperative (plural)spart ein
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "einsparen" mean in English?
"einsparen" means to save, to economize, or to cut down (expenses). It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "einsparen"?
"einsparen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃpaːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "einsparen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "einsparen" is "eingespart", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "einsparen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "einsparen" becomes "sparte ein" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "einsparen"?
"einsparen" is a verb in German.

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