절약하다
Meaning: to save, to be frugal
What does 절약하다 mean?
절약하다 [jeolyaghada] is a verb meaning "to save, to be frugal". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 절약하다 [jeolyaghada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
당분간은 절약하면서 생활해야 할 것 같아요.
I think we'll have to live frugally for a while.
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How to Use 절약하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 절약하다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.
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