spare in German
spare in German is Reserve, frei, unbenutzt — spare means extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
spare in German
Reserve
Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency.
frei
Not occupied or in current use.
unbenutzt
Not occupied or in current use.
überflüssig
Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.
überschüssig
Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.
dürftig
Scant; not abundant or plentiful.
spärlich
Scant; not abundant or plentiful.
schlank
Lean; lacking flesh; meager; thin; gaunt.
sparsam
Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; not spending much money.
sparen
What does "spare" mean?
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adjective Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
"We keep a spare tyre in the boot of the car in case of a puncture."
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adjective Lean or thin, especially of a person's build.
"The old farmer was a spare man with weathered hands and a quiet voice."
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verb To refrain from harming, punishing, or destroying something or someone.
"The storm passed over the village, but it did not spare the old barn."
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verb To make something available, especially time or money, for someone else's use.
"I can only spare an hour this afternoon, so let's be quick."
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spare in a sentence
- We keep a spare tyre in the boot of the car in case of a puncture.
- He always carries a spare key in his wallet.
- The old farmer was a spare man with weathered hands and a quiet voice.
- Years of hill walking had left her with a spare, athletic figure.
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What is "spare" in German?
"spare" in German is Reserve, frei, unbenutzt. spare means: Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
How do you use "spare" in a sentence?
Example: "We keep a spare tyre in the boot of the car in case of a puncture." In German, "spare" is Reserve, frei, unbenutzt.
Are there other ways to say "spare" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "spare": Reserve, frei, unbenutzt, überflüssig, überschüssig, dürftig.
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