zuinig — meaning in English
Dutch → English · translate English → Dutch instead
English meaning
- economical adj Careful with money or resources; not wasteful.
- frugal adjective Careful with money; avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.
- parsimonious adj Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in the expenditure of money; frugal, possibly to excess.
- prudent adj Careful and sensible, especially about avoiding unnecessary risk.
Senses
zuinig is used for these senses in English:
- economical Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
- frugal Of something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.
- parsimonious Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in the expenditure of money; frugal, possibly to excess.
- prudent Frugal, economical.
economical — full definition
- adj Careful with money or resources; not wasteful.
- adj Efficient in the use of money, materials, or effort; good value.