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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
adj
Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency.
frei
adj
Not occupied or in current use.
unbenutzt
adj
Not occupied or in current use.
überflüssig
adj
Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.
überschüssig
adj
Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.
dürftig
adj
Scant; not abundant or plentiful.
spärlich
adj
Scant; not abundant or plentiful.
schlank
adj
Lean; lacking flesh; meager; thin; gaunt.
sparsam
adj
Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; not spending much money.
sparen
verb

What does "spare" mean?

  1. adjective Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
    "He always carries a spare key in his wallet."
  2. adjective Lean or thin, especially of a person's build.
    "The marathon runner had a spare, wiry frame."
  3. verb To refrain from harming, punishing, or destroying something or someone.
    "The judge decided to spare the young offender a prison sentence."
  4. verb To make something available, especially time or money, for someone else's use.
    "Could you spare five minutes to look over my report?"

spare in a sentence

  • He always carries a spare key in his wallet.
  • She packed a spare pair of shoes just in case.
  • The marathon runner had a spare, wiry frame.
  • The judge decided to spare the young offender a prison sentence.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "He always carries a spare key in his wallet." 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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