verb · B1
bezuinigen
What does “bezuinigen” mean?
Past: bezuinigde – bezuinigdenPerfect: heeft bezuinigd
Meaning
- English
- to cut back, economise
Example sentences
- We moeten bezuinigen, want alles wordt duurder.We have to cut back, because everything is getting more expensive.
- De gemeente bezuinigt op de bibliotheken.The municipality is cutting spending on the libraries.
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