돈을 아끼다
doneul akkida
To save money in Korean is to say 돈을 아끼다 (doneul akkida).
The phrase 돈을 아끼다 is used when describing the act of being frugal or avoiding unnecessary expenses.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of 돈 (money), the object marker 을 and the verb 아끼다 (to save, spare or cherish).
Which one should you use?
While 돈을 아끼다 means to save money by spending less (frugality), 돈을 모으다 means to save money by accumulating it (building up savings).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb 아끼다 is a regular verb and changes to 아껴요 in the polite informal present tense.
How do you pronounce it?
doneul akkida
Did you know?
- The verb 아끼다 is used not just for money, but to describe 'cherishing' a person or a precious memory. It implies a deep emotional value that makes one want to protect or spare something from being wasted.
- In Korean, you can 아끼다 your words or your breath, as in 말을 아끼다. This is used when someone deliberately stays silent to avoid conflict or to maintain a sense of mystery.
- If you describe someone as 돈을 아끼는 사람, you are praising their thriftiness, but if you use the wrong verb, you might imply they are stingy or greedy.
Examples in context
- 저희는 가족 모두가 돈을 절약하는 것을 중요시합니다.We consider it important for our entire family to save money.
- 소비를 자제하여 미래를 위한 저축을 시작하세요.Start saving for the future by refraining from excessive spending.
- 저축을 통해 안전하고 안정적인 경제 생활을 유지할 수 있습니다.Through savings, you can maintain a secure and stable financial life.
- 여름 휴가를 위해서 돈을 모으고 있다.I'm saving money for the summer vacation.
- 이달엔 음식값을 절약하려는데, 함께 해 줄래?I'm trying to save on food expenses this month, would you like to join me?
