sparsam

Based on: sparen
Goethe B1 Adjective
1.

sparingly, frugal, resource-efficient

Opposite: verschwenderisch
Examples
  • Mein Auto ist extrem sparsam.
  • My car is extremely fuel efficient.
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Word of the Day – “sparen”

A quick look at the meaning of "sparen", what it has to do with German culture, and the various ways to translate "to spare".

Vocab: sparen, sich sparen, sparsam, ersparen, verschonen, übrig

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How many meanings does the German word 'sparsam' have?

sparsam has 1 distinct meaning: 1. sparingly, frugal, resource-efficient.

What is 'sparsam' related to?

The word 'sparsam' is related to sparen.

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Word of the Day – “sparen”
A quick look at the meaning of "sparen", what it has to do with German culture, and the various ways to translate "to spare".
Vocab: sparen, sich sparen, sparsam, ersparen, verschonen, übrig
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