save
to save (money, time, etc.)
verb
Meaning: to save (money)
Ich möchte Geld sparen, um mir ein neues Auto zu kaufen.
I want to save money to buy a new car.
Meaning: to save (time)
Mit dem Zug zu fahren spart Zeit im Vergleich zum Auto.
Taking the train saves time compared to driving.
Meaning: to conserve (resources)
Wir sollten Energie sparen, um die Umwelt zu schützen.
We should conserve energy to protect the environment.
Meaning: to spare (someone from something)
Bitte spar mich von dieser langweiligen Diskussion.
Please spare me from this boring discussion.
Meaning: to accumulate (something)
Im Laufe der Jahre hat er viel Wissen gespart.
Over the years, he has accumulated a lot of knowledge.
A1: Ich spare Geld.
A1: I save money.
A1: Wir sparen Zeit, indem wir den Bus nehmen.
A1: We save time by taking the bus.
A1: Er spart Energie, indem er das Licht ausschaltet.
A1: He saves energy by turning off the lights.
B1: Ich habe letztes Jahr viel Geld gespart.
B1: I saved a lot of money last year.
B1: Sie werden in Zukunft mehr Zeit sparen können.
B1: They will be able to save more time in the future.
B1: Du hättest mehr Energie sparen sollen.
B1: You should have saved more energy.
C1: Wenn ich genug Geld gespart habe, werde ich mir ein Auto kaufen.
C1: When I have saved enough money, I will buy a car.
C1: Nachdem sie ihre Arbeit erledigt hatte, konnte sie sich entspannen und Zeit sparen.
C1: After she finished her work, she could relax and save time.
C1: Wenn du weiterhin so viel Wasser verschwendest, wirst du nie lernen, es zu sparen.
C1: If you continue to waste so much water, you will never learn to save it.
The German verb 'sparen' means 'to save' in English. It is commonly used to refer to the act of saving money, but it can also be used in other contexts, such as saving time or resources.
When someone says 'Ich möchte Geld sparen', they are expressing their desire to save money. This could mean cutting back on expenses, finding ways to reduce costs, or simply putting money aside for future use.
In addition to its financial meaning, 'sparen' can also be used in a broader sense. For example, if someone says 'Ich muss Zeit sparen', they are saying that they need to save time or find ways to be more efficient.