Budget for Meaning in English
expression
ˈbədʒɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
BUH-jit for
bˈʌdʒɪt/ /fˈɔː
BUJ-it faw
Definition
To plan or set aside a specific amount of money for a particular purpose or expense.
Usage & Nuances
Often used formally in business, finance, or personal planning. Common collocations: 'budget for travel', 'budget for expenses', 'budget for emergencies'. It means planning ahead, not simply spending. Do not confuse with 'budget' as a noun (meaning the total amount).
Spanish: presupuestar para - reservar presupuesto paraPortuguese (BR): reservar orçamento para - prever no orçamento paraPortuguese (PT): reservar orçamento para - prever no orçamento paraChinese (Simplified): 为...编预算 - 为...预留预算Chinese (Traditional): 為...編預算 - 為...預留預算Hindi: के लिए बजट तैयार करना - के लिए बजट बनानाArabic: يُخصِّص ميزانية لـ - يضع ميزانية لـBengali: বাজেট করা - টাকা বরাদ্দ করাRussian: закладывать в бюджет - выделять средстваJapanese: 予算を組む - 予算に入れるVietnamese: lập ngân sách cho - dành ngân sách choKorean: 예산을 책정하다 - 예산에 포함하다Turkish: bütçe ayırmak - bütçelendirmekUrdu: بجٹ رکھنا - رقم مختص کرناIndonesian: menganggarkan - menyediakan anggaran untuk
Example Sentences
We need to budget for the new equipment next year.
basic
Did you budget for food and drinks at the party?
basic
It’s important to budget for unexpected costs.
basic
They always budget for a little extra, just in case prices go up.
natural
If you don’t budget for repairs, sudden problems can ruin your plans.
natural
I forgot to budget for tips when planning my vacation.
natural