VERB
sparen/ˈʃpaːʁən/to save (money); to economize
sparen is a German verb that means to save (money) or to economize. It is pronounced /ˈʃpaːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sparte" and the past participle is "gespart".
Definitions
1.to save money, put money aside(money)
a.to set money aside for later use
Ich spare jeden Monat zehn Euro für meinen Urlaub.—I save ten euros every month for my vacation.
2.to economize, use economically(resources/effort)
a.to use less of something, be frugal
Wir sollten Wasser sparen, weil es knapp ist.—We should save water because it is scarce.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | sparen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | spare |
| Present (du) | sparst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | spart |
| Preterite (ich) | sparte |
| Participle II | gespart |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | sparte |
| Imperative (singular) | spare |
| Imperative (plural) | spart |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sparen" mean in English?
- "sparen" means to save (money) or to economize. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "sparen"?
- "sparen" is pronounced /ˈʃpaːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "sparen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "sparen" is "gespart", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "sparen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "sparen" becomes "sparte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "sparen"?
- "sparen" is a verb in German.
