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.
"He always carries a spare key in his wallet."
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adjective Lean or thin, especially of a person's build.
"The marathon runner had a spare, wiry frame."
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verb To refrain from harming, punishing, or destroying something or someone.
"The judge decided to spare the young offender a prison sentence."
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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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