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English - Dutch
Save
seɪv
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
redden, opslagen, besparen, behouden
Save meanings in Dutch
redden
Example:
He managed to save the drowning child.
Hij slaagde erin het verdrinkende kind te redden.
They saved the company from bankruptcy.
Ze hebben het bedrijf van faillissement gered.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when referring to rescuing someone or something from danger or loss.
Note: Commonly used in emergency situations. It can also refer to saving someone from a difficult situation.
opslagen
Example:
I need to save this document on my computer.
Ik moet dit document op mijn computer opslaan.
Don't forget to save your game progress.
Vergeet niet je voortgang van het spel op te slaan.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in a technological context, such as saving files or data.
Note: Often used in the context of computers and digital files. 'Opslaan' specifically refers to saving data.
besparen
Example:
We need to save money for our vacation.
We moeten geld besparen voor onze vakantie.
She saves a little bit from her salary each month.
Ze bespaart elke maand een beetje van haar salaris.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when talking about saving resources, especially money.
Note: This meaning focuses on the act of reducing expenses or setting aside resources for future use.
behouden
Example:
They want to save the environment.
Ze willen het milieu behouden.
We need to save our traditions.
We moeten onze tradities behouden.
Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts related to conservation or maintaining something.
Note: This meaning is often used in discussions about environmental issues or cultural heritage.
Save's synonyms
rescue
To rescue means to save someone or something from a dangerous or harmful situation.
Example: The firefighters rescued the cat from the burning building.
Note: Rescue often implies a sense of urgency or danger, while save can be more general.
preserve
To preserve means to protect or maintain something in its original or existing state.
Example: It is important to preserve the environment for future generations.
Note: Preserve often implies maintaining something in its current condition, while save can refer to preventing harm or loss.
conserve
To conserve means to protect and use natural resources wisely to prevent waste.
Example: We need to conserve water during the drought.
Note: Conserve is often used in the context of protecting resources or the environment, while save can be more general.
salvage
To salvage means to save or rescue something from destruction or loss.
Example: The crew managed to salvage some of the cargo from the sinking ship.
Note: Salvage is often used in the context of retrieving or recovering something from a disaster or loss.
protect
To protect means to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss.
Example: It is our duty to protect endangered species from extinction.
Note: Protect emphasizes the act of keeping something safe from harm, while save can have a broader meaning.
Save expressions, common phrases
Save money
To keep money for future use rather than spending it.
Example: I try to save money by cooking at home instead of eating out.
Note: The original word 'save' means to keep something safe or prevent it from being lost, whereas 'save money' specifically refers to saving or keeping money for future use.
Save time
To avoid wasting time or to use time efficiently.
Example: Using shortcuts can help you save time when completing tasks.
Note: While 'save' originally means to keep something from harm, 'save time' refers to using time efficiently or avoiding wasting time.
Save the day
To rescue a situation or prevent a disaster from happening.
Example: Her quick thinking saved the day during the crisis.
Note: In this idiom, 'save' means to rescue or prevent something negative from happening, specifically to prevent a disaster or crisis.
Save someone's bacon
To rescue or help someone in a difficult situation.
Example: He arrived just in time to save my bacon in the meeting.
Note: The phrase 'save someone's bacon' is a humorous way to say 'save someone,' specifically emphasizing the idea of helping someone in a tricky situation.
Save face
To avoid embarrassment or preserve one's reputation.
Example: She apologized to save face after the misunderstanding.
Note: While the original word 'save' means to rescue or protect, 'save face' focuses on avoiding embarrassment or maintaining a positive image.
Save up
To accumulate or set aside money for a specific purpose.
Example: I need to save up for a new car before the end of the year.
Note: 'Save up' specifically refers to accumulating or setting aside money for a particular goal, different from the general meaning of 'save.'
Save for a rainy day
To set aside money for future needs or emergencies.
Example: It's wise to save for a rainy day in case of unexpected expenses.
Note: This idiom emphasizes the importance of saving for unexpected circumstances, different from the general concept of saving.
Save everyday (slang) expressions
Save someone's neck
To rescue or protect someone from harm or trouble, especially in a difficult situation.
Example: Thanks for covering for me at work today. You really saved my neck.
Note: The slang term focuses more on protecting someone from a specific challenging situation.
Save your breath
Tell someone not to bother speaking because what they are going to say will not affect the situation or change someone's mind.
Example: I've already made up my mind, so save your breath trying to convince me otherwise.
Note: The phrase dismisses the effort someone might put into talking or persuading others.
Save for a special occasion
To keep something for a future time or a particular event instead of using or consuming it immediately.
Example: Let's not eat all of the cake, we should save it for a special occasion.
Note: This suggests setting something aside for a specific, meaningful event rather than just general saving.
Save your tears
To advise someone not to show their emotions or cry for someone or something unworthy.
Example: Don't waste your tears on someone who doesn't appreciate you. Save them for someone who does.
Note: The phrase implies being selective about where one invests their emotions, saving them for more deserving recipients.
Save the date
To set aside or reserve a specific date for an important event or occasion in the future.
Example: Remember to save the date for our wedding next month!
Note: It emphasizes the importance of marking a date for a significant event ahead of time.
Save your skin
To protect oneself from danger, harm, or a difficult situation by taking action.
Example: He managed to save his skin by coming up with a last-minute solution to the problem.
Note: The focus is on self-protection and avoiding negative consequences.
Save the hassle
To avoid or prevent unnecessary trouble, difficulty, or inconvenience.
Example: Let's just take the shortcut and save the hassle of driving through traffic.
Note: It emphasizes the act of avoiding bothersome or annoying situations.
Save - Examples
Save the planet!
Red de planeet!
I need to save money for my vacation.
Ik moet geld sparen voor mijn vakantie.
Did you save the document before closing it?
Heb je het document opgeslagen voordat je het sloot?
Save grammar
Save - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: save
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): saves
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): save
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): saved
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): saving
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): saves
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): save
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): save
Syllables, Separation and Stress
save Contains 1 syllables: save
Phonetic transcription: ˈsāv
save , ˈsāv (The red syllable is stressed)
Save - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
save: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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