Korean

하다

절약하다
Meaning: to save; to economize; to conserve
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 절약하다
Present 절약한다
Polite 절약해요
Formal 절약합니다
Past 절약했다
Past + Polite 절약했어요
Guess + Polite 절약하겠어요
Connective 절약하고
Conditional 절약하면
Volitional 절약하자
Imperative 절약해라
Imperative + Polite 절약하세요
Attributive 절약하는 / 절약한 / 절약할

Example sentences

우리는 물을 절약해야 합니다.
We must save water.
우리는 허리띠를 졸라매고 절약하며 살고 있다.
We are tightening our belts and living frugally.
이 도구를 잘 활용하면 시간을 절약할 수 있어요.
If you use this tool well, you can save time.

Usage Notes

Often used to describe saving resources like money, time, or water.

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