save money
Keep funds
Use it to describe keeping cash for later or finding a lower price on something you buy.
15 सेकंड में
- To keep money for future use instead of spending it.
- To pay a lower price than usual for an item.
- A positive habit used in both casual and professional life.
मतलब
To keep your money instead of spending it right away. It is about putting cash aside for the future or getting a better price on something.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6Talking about a new habit
I'm trying to save money by cooking at home more often.
I'm trying to save money by cooking at home more often.
Finding a discount
I used a coupon to save money on these groceries.
I used a coupon to save money on these groceries.
In a business meeting
Our goal this quarter is to save money on office supplies.
Our goal this quarter is to save money on office supplies.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The concept of 'saving money' is deeply tied to the 'Protestant Work Ethic' in many Western countries, emphasizing thrift and delayed gratification. In the US, 'Black Friday' is a massive cultural event centered entirely on the excitement of saving money through deep discounts. Interestingly, while saving is praised, consumer culture often encourages the opposite, creating a funny social tension.
The 'Up' Secret
Adding `up` (save up) makes you sound more like a native speaker when you have a specific goal, like a car or a wedding.
Don't say 'Save my money'
Usually, we just say `save money`. Adding `my` sounds a bit strange unless you are protecting your money from a thief!
15 सेकंड में
- To keep money for future use instead of spending it.
- To pay a lower price than usual for an item.
- A positive habit used in both casual and professional life.
What It Means
Save money is a very common phrase. It has two main meanings. First, it means putting money in a bank or a jar. You do this for a big goal like a car. Second, it means paying less for something. If a shirt is on sale, you save money. It is a positive phrase about being smart with your cash. Everyone wants to do it, but it is often hard to do!
How To Use It
You can use save money as a verb phrase. You can say I am saving money for the future. You can also say This coupon helped me save money. It is very flexible. You can add up to make it save up money. This usually means you have a specific goal. For example, you save up for a vacation.
When To Use It
Use it when talking about your bank account. Use it when you find a great discount at the mall. Use it when giving advice to a friend who spends too much. It works at the grocery store or in a serious meeting about budgets. It is a daily phrase for almost any financial situation.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it if you are talking about time. For time, we just say save time. Do not use it if you are talking about rescuing someone. If you pull someone from a river, you save their life, not their money. Also, avoid it if you are talking about investing in stocks. Investing is more complex than just saving.
Cultural Background
In many English-speaking cultures, saving is seen as a great virtue. People love to brag about a 'good deal'. If you find a cheap flight, your friends will be proud of you. There is a famous proverb: 'A penny saved is a penny earned.' This shows that keeping money is just as good as making it. Even kids get 'piggy banks' to learn this early.
Common Variations
You might hear save a fortune. This means you saved a lot of money. People also say save some dough. Dough is a very casual word for money. If you are very careful, you might pinch pennies. That means you are trying to save every tiny cent possible.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
This phrase is perfectly safe for all levels of formality. Just remember that 'save up' is slightly more common in casual speech when talking about long-term goals.
The 'Up' Secret
Adding `up` (save up) makes you sound more like a native speaker when you have a specific goal, like a car or a wedding.
Don't say 'Save my money'
Usually, we just say `save money`. Adding `my` sounds a bit strange unless you are protecting your money from a thief!
Penny Pinching
If someone calls you a `penny pincher`, they think you are being *too* careful with your money. It's not always a compliment!
उदाहरण
6I'm trying to save money by cooking at home more often.
I'm trying to save money by cooking at home more often.
Focuses on the habit of not spending.
I used a coupon to save money on these groceries.
I used a coupon to save money on these groceries.
Refers to spending less than the original price.
Our goal this quarter is to save money on office supplies.
Our goal this quarter is to save money on office supplies.
Professional use regarding company budgets.
Go to that shop now! You'll save so much money!
Go to that shop now! You'll save so much money!
Excited tone about a good deal.
I'm trying to save money, but my favorite coffee shop is calling my name.
I'm trying to save money, but my favorite coffee shop is calling my name.
Relatable humor about the struggle of saving.
We are saving money to buy our first house together.
We are saving money to buy our first house together.
Emotional context regarding a life milestone.
खुद को परखो
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
If you buy the shoes on sale, you will ___ money.
In English, we specifically use the collocation `save money` when talking about discounts or putting funds aside.
Complete the phrase for a specific goal.
I am saving ___ money for a new laptop.
`Save up` is a common phrasal verb used when you are collecting money for a specific purchase.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality of 'Save Money'
Used with friends about small things.
Save some dough on pizza.
The standard way to say it in any situation.
I need to save money.
Used in banking or business reports.
The strategy will save money.
When to say 'Save Money'
At the Mall
Buy one get one free!
At the Bank
Opening a new account.
At Home
Turning off the lights.
Planning
Thinking about a vacation.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it also means spending less. If you buy a $10 book for $5, you saved money.
Yes! Save time and save money are the two most common uses of the word save.
Save is very common and natural. Economize is very formal and rarely used in daily conversation.
Absolutely. It is a standard professional term for reducing costs or staying under budget.
Yes, you can specify the amount. For example: I saved $20 on this jacket.
It is an idiom meaning you should save your money for a future time when you might have an emergency.
Not exactly. Saving is just keeping the cash. Investing is trying to make that money grow.
No, if you help a person, you save them or save their life. You don't use 'money' there.
The up suggests you are building a 'pile' of money for a big purchase.
It depends. Asking for tips is fine, but asking for their bank balance is usually considered rude in English-speaking cultures.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Cut costs
To reduce the amount of money a business or person spends.
Put aside
To save a small amount of money regularly for a specific purpose.
On a budget
When you have a limited amount of money to spend.
Break the bank
To spend all of your money or something that is very expensive.
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