Sparen



Example: Ik wil geld sparen voor een nieuwe fiets.

Definition


"Sparen" means to save money or resources by setting aside a portion instead of spending it immediately, often with a specific goal in mind, such as accumulating funds for a new bicycle or other desired items.

Etymology


The Dutch verb "sparen" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'sparen,' which means to spare or save. It is related to the Old High German 'sparan,' meaning to save or spare. Did you know? The concept of saving has been essential throughout history, reflecting careful management of resources.

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"Sparen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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