Engelsk

save

gb/sˈeɪv/ us/sˈeɪv/
A2 Engelsk
~ 900
Betydninger
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Verb A2 action
1

Keep safe from harm or danger

To stop someone or something from being hurt, lost, or destroyed.

Bruksmønster: to save [someone/something] from [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'save' with 'keep'—'keep' means to have something, while 'save' means to protect it from harm or loss.
Synonymer
rescue (Often used for dramatic or urgent situations involving danger.)
Antonymer
endanger (Means to put someone or something in danger.)
Ordkombinasjoner
save a life |save someone from drowning |save the environment |save the day |save the planet
Temaer
daily life |safety |emergencies |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
  • She saved her friend from making a big mistake.
  • Planting more trees can help save the environment.
  • He saved the documents before the computer crashed.
  • The quick action of the lifeguard saved two swimmers.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The man saved the dog from the river.
  • This medicine will save many lives.
  • He saved his sister from falling.
  • They want to save the forest.
  • I saved my phone from getting wet.
Verb A2 action
2

Put aside money for later

To keep money so you can use it later.

Bruksmønster: to save [money] for [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes say 'keep money' when they mean 'save money'. 'Keep' means to hold onto physically; 'save' means not spending it.
Synonymer
put aside (Informal phrase meaning to set aside money for later use.)
Antonymer
spend (Means to use money to buy things instead of keeping it.)
Ordkombinasjoner
save money |save for retirement |save for a house |save up for vacation
Temaer
money |daily life |finance |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • I try to save 10% of my salary each month.
  • They are saving money for a new car.
  • You should save for emergencies.
  • She saved up enough to buy a laptop.
  • Saving regularly helps build financial security.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I save money every month.
  • We save for a new car.
  • He saves for school fees.
  • They save up for a trip.
  • She saves for a bike.
Verb B1 action
3

Use less of something

To use less of something so you do not waste it.

Bruksmønster: to save [time/money/energy] by [doing something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'save' with 'spend' when talking about time; 'spend time' means to use time doing something, 'save time' means to need less time.
Synonymer
conserve (Often used in environmental or formal contexts.)
Antonymer
waste (Means to use something carelessly or without benefit.)
Ordkombinasjoner
save time |save energy |save space |save resources
Temaer
efficiency |daily life |core_vocabulary |work
Eksempler
  • Taking the train can save time compared to driving.
  • This new light bulb saves energy.
  • Organizing your files will save space on your computer.
  • Buying in bulk can save money in the long run.
  • Automating tasks can save effort.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • This bus saves time.
  • The new fridge saves energy.
  • We save space with small furniture.
  • You can save water by taking short showers.
  • I save time by cooking once a week.
Verb A2 action
4

Store digital data or changes

To keep information on a computer so you can use it later.

Bruksmønster: to save [a file/document/data]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'save' with 'download'; 'download' means to get data from another device or the internet, while 'save' means to store it locally or in a chosen place.
Synonymer
store (General term for putting data somewhere for later use.)
Antonymer
delete (Means to remove data so it is no longer available.)
Ordkombinasjoner
save a file |save changes |auto-save feature
Temaer
technology
Eksempler
  • Don't forget to save your work before closing the program.
  • The system automatically saves changes every minute.
  • I saved the photo to my desktop.
  • She saved all her contacts in the cloud.
  • Click 'Save As' to create a copy of the document.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I save my work every 10 minutes.
  • Please save the file now.
  • He saves photos on his phone.
  • We save numbers in the computer.
  • Save this picture to your folder.
Substantiv B1 event
5

Preventing a goal in sports

When a goalkeeper stops the ball from going into the goal in sports.

Synonymer
block (A general term for stopping movement, not limited to goals.)
Antonymer
goal (The opposite outcome, when the ball goes into the net.)
Ordkombinasjoner
make a save |spectacular save
Temaer
sports
Eksempler
  • The goalkeeper made an incredible save in the final minute.
  • It was his third save of the match.
  • Her quick reflexes earned her another save.
  • The team cheered after the goalie’s diving save.
  • That save kept them in the game.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The goalkeeper made a great save.
  • He made three saves today.
  • It was an easy save for her.
  • The last save won the game.
  • That save was amazing.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
save
IPA
GB/sˈeɪv/
US/sˈeɪv/
Stavelser og trykk
save (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (save)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: save
  • Plural: saves
Verb
  • Base: save
  • 3rd Person Singular: saves
  • Present Participle: saving
  • Past: saved
Ordfamilie
Forms
saves noun saving verb saved verb
Core family
safe adjective A1 safety noun A2 safely adverb A2
Related words
saver noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unsafe adjective B1 unsafely adverb
Advanced or less common
saviour noun B2 salvation noun C1
Uttrykk

save the day

1
/sˈeɪv ðə dˈeɪ/
idiom

Prevent disaster just in time

To stop something bad from happening at the last minute and make things successful again.

Eksempler
  • Her quick thinking saved the day when the power went out during the show.
  • The substitute player scored and saved the day for the team.

save up

1
/sˈeɪv ˈʌp/
phrasal verb

Collect money over time for something specific

To keep adding money over time until you have enough for something you want to buy.

Eksempler
  • I'm saving up for a new phone.
  • They saved up all year for their holiday.

to save face

1
/tə sˈeɪv fˈeɪs/
idiom

Protect reputation after embarrassment or failure

To do something so people will still respect you after you have made a mistake or failed at something.

Eksempler
  • He apologized publicly to save face after the scandal.
  • She told a small lie to save face in front of her friends.

for a rainy day

1
/fɚ ə ɹˈeɪni dˈeɪ/
fixed phrase

Keep for future need or trouble

To keep something, usually money, so you can use it when you really need it later.

Eksempler
  • I always keep some cash for a rainy day.
  • We keep some extra cash at home for a rainy day.
  • She saved her best wine for a rainy day.
  • She bought gold as an investment for a rainy day.

saved by the bell

1
/sˈeɪvd bˈaɪ ðə bˈɛl/
idiom informal

Rescued at last moment by interruption

To be rescued from trouble just in time by something that happens suddenly, like an interruption or signal.

Eksempler
  • I was about to answer a hard question, but then class ended—saved by the bell!
  • I was about to answer a hard question, but the class ended—saved by the bell!
  • He was about to be caught, but a phone call saved him by the bell.
  • He was losing the boxing match but was saved by the bell at the end of the round.

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