das Sparen
saving money
Setting money aside so that it can be used later.
EXAMPLE
Durch regelmäßiges Sparen konnte sie sich den Urlaub leisten.
By saving regularly, she was able to afford the vacation.
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Meanings
das Sparen
reducing consumption
Intentionally reducing consumption or expenses in order to conserve something or cut costs.
EXAMPLE
Das Sparen von Energie ist im Winter besonders wichtig.
Saving energy is especially important in winter.
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Sparens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Sparen | – |
| accusative | das Sparen | – |
| dative | dem Sparen | – |
| genitive | des Sparens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Nominalized verb
'Das Sparen' (saving) is the nominalized form of the verb 'sparen' (to save). It therefore often follows prepositions such as 'beim' (when), 'durch' (by), or 'ohne' (without), and refers to an activity or behavior.
EXAMPLE
Beim Sparen hilft es, regelmäßig einen festen Betrag zurückzulegen.
When saving, it helps to set aside a fixed amount regularly.
Saving for something
For a goal, this meaning is often used in the phrase 'für etwas sparen' (to save for something). The goal is expressed with 'für' (for) and the accusative case.
EXAMPLE
Das Sparen für eine eigene Wohnung dauert bei vielen Menschen mehrere Jahre.
Saving for one's own apartment takes many people several years.
Reducing consumption
When referring to reducing consumption or expenses, 'das Sparen' (saving) is often used with 'von' (of) or 'an' (on). Typical phrases include 'das Sparen von Energie' (saving energy) and 'das Sparen am falschen Ende' (false economy).
EXAMPLE
Das Sparen von Wasser beginnt schon beim kurzen Duschen.
Saving water begins with taking shorter showers.
In real life
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