Save money up Meaning in English
expression
ˈseɪv/ /ˈməni/ /ˈəp
SAYV MUH-nee UHP
sˈeɪv/ /mˈʌni/ /ˈʌp
SAYV MUN-ee UHP
Definition
To gradually put aside money, often for a specific purpose or future need.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used in spoken English. The word 'up' emphasizes the gradual collection process. Usually followed by the reason, e.g., 'save money up for a car.' Can be replaced by 'save up' or simply 'save' in many contexts.
Spanish: ahorrar dineroPortuguese (BR): juntar dinheiro - economizar dinheiroPortuguese (PT): juntar dinheiro - poupar dinheiroChinese (Simplified): 攒钱 - 存钱Chinese (Traditional): 存錢 - 存下錢Hindi: पैसे बचानाArabic: ادخار المالBengali: টাকা জমানো - টাকা সংরক্ষণ করাRussian: накопить деньги - откладывать деньгиJapanese: お金を貯めるVietnamese: tiết kiệm tiềnKorean: 돈을 모으다Turkish: para biriktirmekUrdu: پیسے جمع کرناIndonesian: menabung uang
Example Sentences
I want to save money up to buy a new bike.
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She saved money up every month for her education.
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It’s important to save money up for emergencies.
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I'm saving money up for a big trip next summer.
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It takes a lot of discipline to save money up over time.
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We’ve been saving money up for years to renovate the house.
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