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절약하다 meaning and pronunciation

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 70864
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 저랴카다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    마구 쓰지 않고 꼭 필요한 데에만 써서 아끼다.

    English: save — To control consumption by refraining from reckless spending and using items only when necessary.

    Examples

    • 절약하는 습관.
    • 돈을 절약하다.
    • 물을 절약하다.
    • 시간을 절약하다.
    • 용돈을 절약하다.
    • 자원을 절약하다.
Origin
節約하다
Categories
경제 생활 > 경제 행위

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