VERB
ersparen/ɛɐ̯ˈʃpaːʁən/to save (someone from); to spare
ersparen is a German verb that means to save (someone from) or to spare. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʃpaːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ersparte" and the past participle is "erspart".
Definitions
1.to spare someone something unpleasant; to save someone from having to do or experience something(relief, avoidance)
a.to prevent someone from having to experience something unpleasant or unwanted
Ich möchte dir diese unangenehme Diskussion ersparen.—I want to spare you this unpleasant discussion.
b.to save someone an effort, cost, or inconvenience
Das neue Gesetz erspart uns viel Arbeit.—The new law saves us a lot of work.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ersparen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erspare |
| Present (du) | ersparst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erspart |
| Preterite (ich) | ersparte |
| Participle II | erspart |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | ersparte |
| Imperative (singular) | erspar |
| Imperative (plural) | erspart |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ersparen" mean in English?
- "ersparen" means to save (someone from) or to spare. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ersparen"?
- "ersparen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʃpaːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ersparen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ersparen" is "erspart", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ersparen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ersparen" becomes "ersparte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ersparen"?
- "ersparen" is a verb in German.
