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C1 verb 10 min de lecture

økonomisere

Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces økonomisere en 30 secondes

Explication økonomisere in your Level:

At this very beginning level, you don't really need to use the word 'økonomisere'. It is too long and complex. Instead, you should learn the word 'spare'. 'Spare' means to save. For example, 'Jeg sparer penge' (I save money). You might hear 'økonomisere' on the news, but for now, just think of it as a very fancy way of saying 'be careful with things'. If you have a little bit of water, you must 'økonomisere' (be careful) with it. It is like being a good manager of your toys or your snacks. Just remember it starts with 'økonomi', which looks like 'economy'. It is about being smart with what you have so you don't run out too fast.

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At the A2 level, you can start to recognize 'økonomisere' as a formal version of 'spare'. While you will still mostly use 'spare' or 'passe på' in your own speaking, you should know that 'økonomisere' is used when we talk about resources like time and energy, not just money. A key thing to learn is that we often use the word 'med' after it. 'Han økonomiserer med vandet' means 'He is being careful with the water'. You might see this word in simple news articles or on signs about saving energy. It is a 'long' word, which in Danish often means it comes from Latin and is used in schools or offices.

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By B1, you should be able to understand 'økonomisere' in context and perhaps use it in a formal email or essay. It is a great word to use when you want to sound more professional. Instead of saying 'Vi skal ikke bruge for mange penge' (We shouldn't use too much money), you can say 'Vi skal økonomisere med vores budget' (We must economize with our budget). This shows you have a better vocabulary. You should also notice that it's a regular verb in the first group (-ede, -et). It is very useful when discussing topics like the environment or health, where you talk about managing resources carefully to make them last longer.

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At the B2 level, you should use 'økonomisere' naturally in discussions about society, business, or personal management. You should understand the nuance that it implies a strategic choice. It isn't just about being poor; it's about being efficient. You can use it metaphorically, such as 'økonomisere med ordene' (being concise). You should also be able to distinguish it from 'rationere' (which is forced) and 'forvalte' (which is administrative). Your grammar should be solid, always pairing it with 'med' and using the correct tenses to describe ongoing strategies versus past actions during a crisis.

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At C1, 'økonomisere' should be a standard part of your academic and professional vocabulary. You should understand its role in 'energi-økonomisering' within health contexts and its importance in political rhetoric. You should be able to use it to discuss complex topics like sustainability, where 'økonomisere med klodens ressourcer' is a key concept. You should also be aware of the stylistic effect of the word; using it in a casual setting might be seen as ironic or overly formal. You can use it to describe an author's style or a composer's use of motifs, showing a high level of abstract thinking in Danish.

For a C2 learner, 'økonomisere' is a tool for precision. You understand its etymological roots and its place within the broader family of 'økonomi' words. You can use it in highly technical or philosophical debates about the allocation of finite resources in an infinite-growth model. You might use it in literary analysis to describe the 'økonomiserede sprogbrug' of a minimalist poet like Klaus Rifbjerg. You are also sensitive to the prosody of the word, ensuring the stress is perfectly placed in the third syllable to maintain the flow of high-level Danish oratory. You can use it reflexively or in complex passive constructions if necessary.

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økonomisere en 30 secondes

Økonomisere is a C1 verb meaning to use resources like money, time, or energy carefully and strategically.
It is a formal word often used in business, medicine, and environmental discussions to imply efficient management.
The word is almost always used with the preposition 'med' to specify the resource being conserved.
Unlike 'spare', it focuses on the process of careful usage rather than just the act of saving up.

The Danish verb økonomisere is a sophisticated term that goes far beyond the simple act of saving money. While the English word 'economize' is its direct cognate, the Danish usage often carries a more deliberate, strategic nuance. It refers to the careful, calculated management of any finite resource, whether that resource is financial capital, physical energy, time, or even emotional labor. In a professional or academic context, it suggests a high level of discipline and foresight. When you choose to økonomisere, you are not just being 'cheap' or 'frugal'; you are acting as a steward of your own capacity, ensuring that nothing is wasted and that every unit of resource is deployed for maximum efficiency.

Formal Usage: In formal Danish reports, one might see this word used to describe how a municipality manages its budget. It implies a structural approach to spending where every krone is accounted for and utilized with precision.
Physical Exertion: Athletes often use this term when discussing how they manage their stamina during a marathon. To økonomisere med kræfterne means to pace oneself so as not to burn out before reaching the finish line.

The word is predominantly used in written Danish or in formal spoken discourse. You will hear it in news broadcasts, business meetings, and literary works. It is less common in casual, everyday street Danish, where people might simply say 'spare' (to save) or 'passe på' (to take care of). However, using økonomisere correctly marks a speaker as having a high level of linguistic proficiency and a nuanced understanding of resource management. It conveys a sense of intellectual maturity and responsibility. For instance, a doctor might advise a patient recovering from surgery to økonomisere med deres energi, suggesting a clinical and necessary conservation of strength.

Hvis vi skal overleve vinteren, bliver vi nødt til at økonomisere med vores madforråd.

Translation: If we are to survive the winter, we have to economize with our food supplies.

In a broader philosophical sense, økonomisere touches upon the Danish concept of 'fornuft' (common sense/reasonableness). It is the act of being 'fornuftig' with one's assets. In modern sustainability debates, the word has seen a resurgence. It is used to describe how humanity must manage the Earth's natural resources. It is no longer just about money; it is about the ethics of consumption. To økonomisere is to acknowledge that resources are not infinite and that our use of them has consequences for the future.

Virksomheden lærte at økonomisere med vandforbruget under tørken.

Abstract Contexts: One can also economize with words. An author who writes concisely is said to økonomisere med sproget, making every syllable count for maximum impact.

Forfatteren formår at økonomisere med sine virkemidler for at skabe spænding.

Using økonomisere correctly requires an understanding of its typical grammatical environment. As a weak verb (Group 1), it follows a predictable conjugation pattern: økonomiserer, økonomiserede, har økonomiseret. The most critical aspect for English speakers to master is the prepositional link. Unlike 'economize' which can sometimes be used intransitively in English (e.g., 'We must economize'), the Danish økonomisere is frequently paired with med to indicate the object of the conservation.

Structure: Verb + med + Noun: This is the standard way to express what you are being careful with. 'Han økonomiserer med varmen' (He is economizing with the heat).

Consider the nuance in different tenses. In the present tense, it often describes a habit or a current ongoing strategy. 'Hun økonomiserer altid med sine penge' implies a personality trait of frugality. In the past tense, it often refers to a specific period of hardship or a specific project. 'Under krisen økonomiserede vi med alt' (During the crisis, we economized with everything). This shows a reactive behavior to external circumstances.

Det er vigtigt at økonomisere med de tilgængelige ressourcer i projektets startfase.

In more complex sentences, økonomisere can be part of an infinitive construction. For example: 'Det kan betale sig at økonomisere med energien, hvis man vil spare penge på elregningen.' Here, the verb acts as the core of the strategic advice. It is also common to see it in the passive or as a participle in very formal writing, though this is less frequent than the active voice. The active voice emphasizes the agency of the person making the choice to save.

Ved at økonomisere med pladsen fik de plads til alle møblerne.

Comparison with 'Spare': While 'spare' is general, økonomisere sounds more professional. You 'sparer' on groceries, but a government 'økonomiserer' with the national wealth.

Man må lære at økonomisere med sin tid, når man har mange bolde i luften.

The word økonomisere is a staple of Danish public discourse. If you tune into 'DR Nyheder' (the national broadcaster) or read 'Børsen' (the primary business newspaper), you will encounter this verb frequently. It is the preferred term for journalists when discussing fiscal policy, sustainability, and corporate strategy. It carries an air of objective analysis. Instead of saying a company is 'cutting costs' (which might sound negative), a journalist might say the company is 'økonomiserer med omkostningerne', which sounds like a prudent and necessary business move.

In the Workplace: During a performance review or a strategy meeting, a manager might suggest that the team needs to økonomisere med budgettet for the fourth quarter. It is a polite way of saying 'be careful with the money'.

Another common arena for this word is in the health and wellness sector. Occupational therapists and physiotherapists use it when teaching patients with chronic fatigue or physical disabilities how to manage their daily activities. They speak about 'energi-økonomisering'—the science of distributing one's limited energy throughout the day to avoid total exhaustion. This usage highlights the word's versatility beyond just financial contexts. It becomes a tool for life management and biological survival.

Patienten fik besked på at økonomisere med sine kræfter efter operationen.

In political debates, especially those concerning the Danish welfare state, the word is used to discuss how to make the public sector more efficient. Politicians from across the spectrum use it to argue for reforms. 'Vi skal økonomisere med skatteborgernes penge' (We must economize with the taxpayers' money) is a phrase heard in almost every election cycle. It serves as a linguistic bridge between the cold logic of economics and the moral duty of governance.

Politikerne debatterer, hvordan man bedst kan økonomisere med de offentlige midler.

Environmental Contexts: In discussions about climate change, experts emphasize the need to økonomisere med klodens ressourcer. This elevates the word to a global, ethical level.

Vi skal lære at økonomisere med naturens råstoffer.

One of the most frequent errors English speakers make when using økonomisere is forgetting the preposition med. In English, you can say 'I need to economize,' but in Danish, saying 'Jeg skal økonomisere' sounds incomplete. The listener will immediately wonder, 'Economize with what?' To be natural, you must specify the resource: 'Jeg skal økonomisere med pengene.' This prepositional requirement is a hallmark of many Danish verbs that describe the management of an object.

Confusion with 'Spare': Many learners use økonomisere when they simply mean 'to save money' (spare op). 'Jeg økonomiserer op til en ny bil' is incorrect. You 'sparer op' (save up) for a car. Økonomisere is about the process of using what you already have, not the accumulation of more.

Another common mistake is related to the register or tone. Because økonomisere is a C1-level academic word, using it in a very casual setting can make you sound overly stiff or even sarcastic. If you are at a bar with friends and say, 'Jeg bliver nødt til at økonomisere med mine øl-penge,' your friends might laugh at your formal choice of words. In that context, 'Jeg skal passe på pengene' or 'Jeg er lidt flad' (I'm a bit broke) would be much more appropriate.

Forkert: Han økonomiserer op til ferien. (Correct: Han sparer op til ferien).

There is also the risk of mispronunciation. The 'ø' sound followed by 'k' and 'o' can be a tongue twister. Learners often truncate the word or misplace the stress. The stress should be on the third syllable: ø-ko-no-mi-SE-re. Failing to emphasize the '-se-' part can make the word unrecognizable to native speakers, who rely heavily on rhythmic stress patterns to identify long Latinate verbs.

Rigtigt: Vi må økonomisere med papiret, da vi næsten er løbet tør.

Overuse in Simple Contexts: Don't use økonomisere for small, trivial things unless you want to sound intentionally dramatic. You don't 'økonomisere' with the salt on your fries; you just 'sparer på saltet'.

Fejl: Kan du økonomisere med mælken i kaffen? (Too formal! Use: Kan du spare på mælken?)

Danish offers several synonyms for økonomisere, each with its own specific flavor and context. Understanding these alternatives will help you choose the right word for the right situation and avoid repetitive language in your writing and speaking. The most common alternative is spare, but as we have discussed, it is more general and often refers specifically to money or avoiding use.

Rationere: This means 'to ration'. It is more extreme than økonomisere. While økonomisere is a choice to be careful, rationere implies a strict, often forced, limit on consumption due to scarcity.
Forvalte: This means 'to administer' or 'to manage'. It focuses on the administrative side of resource handling. You 'forvalter' an estate or a budget, but you 'økonomiserer' with the individual items within that budget.

In a more literary or old-fashioned context, you might encounter husere (though this usually means to rage or reside, in very specific old dialects it could relate to household management) or more commonly holde igen. 'At holde igen' is a phrasal verb meaning to hold back or restrain oneself. It is a great informal alternative when you want to say you are being careful without using the heavy Latinate økonomisere.

Vi må holde igen med udgifterne denne måned.

Translation: We have to hold back on expenses this month.

Another interesting comparison is with optimere (to optimize). While økonomisere focuses on using less, optimere focuses on getting the best result. Sometimes they go hand-in-hand: by economizing with your resources, you optimize your output. In a business setting, you might hear: 'Vi skal optimere vores arbejdsprocesser ved at økonomisere med tiden.' This uses both words to describe a sophisticated strategy of efficiency.

Han formår at forvalte sin arv med stor omhu.

Knibe på: An idiomatic expression meaning to skimp on something. 'De kniber på kvaliteten' (They are skimping on quality). This has a more negative connotation than økonomisere.

Man bør ikke knibe på sikkerheden for at spare penge.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The root 'oikos' in Greek means 'house'. So, whenever you are 'økonomiserer', you are essentially acting like a 'house-manager', even if you are managing a marathon or a space station.

Guide de prononciation

UK /øko-no-mi-ˈseːre/

US /øko-no-mi-ˈseːre/

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: ø-ko-no-mi-SE-re.

Rime avec

analysere organisere producere vurdere placere fungere informere kopiere

Erreurs fréquentes

Stressing the first syllable (Ø-konomisere).
Pronouncing the 'ø' like an 'o'.
Skipping the 'mi' syllable.
Making the final 'e' silent.
Pronouncing the 'k' too softly.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 4/5

Easy to recognize due to the 'økonomi' root, but requires understanding of formal context.

Écriture 7/5

Requires correct preposition 'med' and appropriate register choice.

Expression orale 8/5

The length and stress pattern make it difficult to pronounce fluently.

Écoute 5/5

Clear pronunciation usually, but can be lost in fast speech.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

Økonomi Spare Med Penge Tid

Apprends ensuite

Rationere Forvalte Effektivisere Optimere Bæredygtighed

Avancé

Allokere Prioritere Distribuere Konsolidere Rationalisere

Grammaire à connaître

Prepositional Verbs

Verbs like 'økonomisere' often require 'med' to link to the object.

Group 1 Weak Verbs

Conjugates as -er, -ede, -et (økonomiserer, økonomiserede, økonomiseret).

Latinate Suffixes

Words ending in -isere are usually formal and follow specific stress rules.

Infinitive Constructions

Using 'at' before the verb when it follows another verb or adjective.

Adverbial Use of Adjectives

'Økonomisk' can mean 'economically' or 'financial'.

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Exemples par niveau

Jeg skal spare på vandet.

I must save on the water.

A1 alternative using 'spare på'.

Han er god til at økonomisere.

He is good at economizing.

Simple sentence structure.

Vi må økonomisere med maden.

We must economize with the food.

Introduction of 'med' + noun.

Hvorfor skal vi økonomisere?

Why must we economize?

Question form.

Hun vil økonomisere med sine penge.

She wants to economize with her money.

Modal verb + infinitive.

De økonomiserer hver dag.

They economize every day.

Present tense.

Det er godt at økonomisere.

It is good to economize.

Infinitive as subject complement.

Økonomisér med varmen!

Economize with the heat!

Imperative (rare but possible).

Vi lærte at økonomisere med strømmen.

We learned to economize with the electricity.

Past tense 'lærte'.

Man kan økonomisere med sin tid.

One can economize with one's time.

Impersonal pronoun 'man'.

De har økonomiseret hele året.

They have economized all year.

Present perfect tense.

Det er svært at økonomisere med få penge.

It is hard to economize with little money.

Adjective + infinitive clause.

Hvem lærte dig at økonomisere?

Who taught you to economize?

Interrogative 'hvem'.

Vi økonomiserer med papiret i skolen.

We economize with the paper in school.

Prepositional phrase 'i skolen'.

Hun prøver at økonomisere med sine kræfter.

She tries to economize with her strength.

Verb 'prøver' + 'at'-infinitive.

Børnene skal også lære at økonomisere.

The children must also learn to economize.

Plural subject.

Det er nødvendigt at økonomisere med ressourcerne.

It is necessary to economize with the resources.

Formal adjective 'nødvendigt'.

Virksomheden økonomiserede med deres marketingbudget.

The company economized with their marketing budget.

Business context.

Hvis vi økonomiserer nu, har vi nok til senere.

If we economize now, we will have enough for later.

Conditional 'hvis' clause.

Hun er kendt for at økonomisere med sine ord.

She is known for economizing with her words.

Metaphorical use.

Under krigen måtte man økonomisere med alt.

During the war, one had to economize with everything.

Historical context.

Ved at økonomisere kan vi reducere vores gæld.

By economizing, we can reduce our debt.

Gerund-like 'ved at' construction.

Vi har økonomiseret så meget som muligt.

We have economized as much as possible.

Comparative 'så meget som muligt'.

De økonomiserede med pladsen i den lille lejlighed.

They economized with the space in the small apartment.

Spatial context.

Regeringen opfordrer borgerne til at økonomisere med energien.

The government encourages citizens to economize with energy.

Formal verb 'opfordrer'.

Det kræver disciplin at økonomisere med sine midler.

It requires discipline to economize with one's means.

Abstract noun 'disciplin'.

Han økonomiserede med sine bevægelser for at undgå smerte.

He economized with his movements to avoid pain.

Physical/Medical context.

Vi må økonomisere med de begrænsede midler, vi har.

We must economize with the limited means we have.

Relative clause 'vi har'.

Projektet fejlede, fordi de ikke økonomiserede med tiden.

The project failed because they did not economize with time.

Causal 'fordi' clause.

At økonomisere er en vigtig færdighed i voksenlivet.

To economize is an important skill in adult life.

Infinitive as a noun.

De økonomiserede med farverne i det minimalistiske maleri.

They economized with the colors in the minimalistic painting.

Artistic context.

Hun lærte hurtigt at økonomisere med sit begrænsede budget.

She quickly learned to economize with her limited budget.

Adverb 'hurtigt'.

Det er essentielt at økonomisere med de kognitive ressourcer.

It is essential to economize with cognitive resources.

Academic terminology 'kognitive ressourcer'.

Strategien går ud på at økonomisere med produktionsomkostningerne.

The strategy involves economizing with production costs.

Business phrase 'går ud på'.

Han formår at økonomisere med sprogets nuancer.

He manages to economize with the nuances of language.

High-level literary use.

Økonomisering med naturressourcer er fundamentalt for bæredygtighed.

Economizing with natural resources is fundamental for sustainability.

Noun form 'Økonomisering' used as subject.

Man bør altid økonomisere med sine følelsesmæssige investeringer.

One should always economize with one's emotional investments.

Psychological metaphor.

Filmen økonomiserer med sine effekter for at skabe en subtil stemning.

The film economizes with its effects to create a subtle atmosphere.

Cinematic analysis.

Uden at økonomisere med kræfterne ville han aldrig have gennemført løbet.

Without economizing his strength, he would never have finished the race.

Conditional perfect 'ville have gennemført'.

Det kræver indsigt at vide, hvornår man skal økonomisere.

It requires insight to know when to economize.

Abstract noun 'indsigt'.

Den asketiske livsstil dikterer, at man skal økonomisere med alle materielle goder.

The ascetic lifestyle dictates that one should economize with all material goods.

Philosophical context.

Ved at økonomisere med de narrative elementer skaber forfatteren en fortættet atmosfære.

By economizing with narrative elements, the author creates a condensed atmosphere.

Literary theory.

En overdreven tendens til at økonomisere kan grænse til gerrighed.

An excessive tendency to economize can border on stinginess.

Nuanced moral distinction.

Systemet er designet til at økonomisere med datatrafikken automatisk.

The system is designed to economize with data traffic automatically.

Technical/Software context.

Han økonomiserede med sandheden for at beskytte sin familie.

He economized with the truth to protect his family.

Euphemism for lying/withholding info.

Det er en balancegang at økonomisere uden at kompromittere kvaliteten.

It is a balancing act to economize without compromising quality.

Metaphorical 'balancegang'.

Økonomiseringen med de æstetiske virkemidler er slående i hans arkitektur.

The economizing of aesthetic means is striking in his architecture.

Architectural criticism.

I krisetider bliver evnen til at økonomisere en kollektiv nødvendighed.

In times of crisis, the ability to economize becomes a collective necessity.

Sociological observation.

Synonymes

spare rationere forvalte holde igen knibe på nedskære optimere være sparsommelig

Antonymes

ødsle forbruge overforbruge sløse

Collocations courantes

økonomisere med kræfterne

økonomisere med tiden

økonomisere med midlerne

økonomisere med sproget

økonomisere med ressourcerne

økonomisere med varmen

økonomisere med ordene

økonomisere med pladsen

økonomisere med budgettet

økonomisere med energien

Phrases Courantes

Nødt til at økonomisere

— Being forced by circumstances to be careful.

Vi er nødt til at økonomisere nu.

Lære at økonomisere

— Acquiring the skill of resource management.

Unge skal lære at økonomisere.

God til at økonomisere

— Having a natural or trained talent for thrift.

Min mormor var altid god til at økonomisere.

Svært at økonomisere

— Finding it difficult to manage limited resources.

Det er svært at økonomisere i en storby.

Forsøge at økonomisere

— Making an effort to be more careful.

Jeg forsøger at økonomisere med mit forbrug.

Vigtigt at økonomisere

— Highlighting the necessity of conservation.

Det er vigtigt at økonomisere med vandet.

Evnen til at økonomisere

— The specific capacity for resource management.

Han mangler evnen til at økonomisere.

Økonomisere med alt

— Being extremely careful with every single thing.

De økonomiserede med alt under krisen.

Økonomisere for at overleve

— Frugality as a survival strategy.

Man må økonomisere for at overleve på SU.

Økonomisere på en klog måde

— Managing resources in an intelligent fashion.

Vi skal økonomisere på en klog måde.

Souvent confondu avec

økonomisere vs spare op

Spare op means to accumulate savings in a bank; økonomisere means to use what you have carefully.

økonomisere vs økonomisk

Økonomisk is the adjective (financial/cheap); økonomisere is the verb (to economize).

økonomisere vs rationere

Rationere is usually forced by law or extreme shortage; økonomisere is usually a wise choice.

Expressions idiomatiques

"At økonomisere med sandheden"

— To not tell the whole truth; to withhold information.

Politikeren økonomiserede med sandheden i interviewet.

ironic/formal

"At økonomisere med sine ord"

— To be very brief or taciturn.

Han økonomiserer med sine ord, men når han taler, lytter folk.

literary

"At økonomisere med kræfterne"

— To pace oneself to avoid burnout.

Husk at økonomisere med kræfterne, dagen er lang.

neutral

"At økonomisere sig ud af en krise"

— To solve a crisis through extreme thrift.

Man kan ikke altid økonomisere sig ud af en krise.

political

"At økonomisere med de små grå"

— To use one's brain carefully (often humorous).

Du må økonomisere med de små grå i dag.

informal/humorous

"At økonomisere med charmen"

— To not be overly friendly; to be reserved.

Han økonomiserer vist med charmen i dag.

informal/ironic

"At økonomisere med virkemidlerne"

— To use artistic effects sparingly for better impact.

Instruktøren økonomiserer med virkemidlerne.

academic/artistic

"At økonomisere med tilliden"

— To be careful about who you trust.

Man skal økonomisere med tilliden i denne branche.

formal

"At økonomisere med pladsen"

— To pack or arrange things very efficiently.

Vi må økonomisere med pladsen i kufferten.

neutral

"At økonomisere med ilten"

— To breathe carefully (e.g., when diving or in a closed space).

Dykkeren måtte økonomisere med ilten.

technical

Facile à confondre

økonomisere vs Spare

Both involve saving.

Spare is general and often means 'not using'. Økonomisere is strategic management of resources.

Jeg sparer penge (I don't spend). Jeg økonomiserer med mine penge (I spend them wisely).

økonomisere vs Forvalte

Both involve managing money.

Forvalte is the administrative act of handling funds. Økonomisere is the act of being thrifty with those funds.

Han forvalter arven (He handles the legal side). Han økonomiserer med arven (He makes it last).

økonomisere vs Optimere

Both involve efficiency.

Optimere is about maximizing output. Økonomisere is about minimizing input/waste.

Vi optimerer produktionen. Vi økonomiserer med råstofferne.

økonomisere vs Effektivisere

Both involve doing things better.

Effektivisere usually means making a process faster or better through change. Økonomisere is specifically about using fewer resources.

Vi effektiviserer arbejdsgangen. Vi økonomiserer med personalets tid.

økonomisere vs Minimere

Both involve making something smaller.

Minimere is just 'to make as small as possible'. Økonomisere is 'to use as little as possible while still functioning'.

Vi skal minimere risikoen. Vi skal økonomisere med papiret.

Structures de phrases

Jeg skal [økonomisere] med [ting].

Jeg skal økonomisere med pengene.

Det er vigtigt at [økonomisere] med [ressource].

Det er vigtigt at økonomisere med vandet.

Ved at [økonomisere] med [X], kan man opnå [Y].

Ved at økonomisere med tiden, kan man opnå bedre resultater.

Man bør [økonomisere] med [abstrakt begreb].

Man bør økonomisere med sine følelser.

En [økonomisering] af [X] er nødvendig for [Y].

En økonomisering af driften er nødvendig for overlevelse.

Han lærte at [økonomisere] under [begivenhed].

Han lærte at økonomisere under krisen.

Det kræver [egenskab] at [økonomisere] med [X].

Det kræver vilje at økonomisere med sit forbrug.

[Subjekt] formår at [økonomisere] med [virkemidler].

Instruktøren formår at økonomisere med de visuelle virkemidler.

Famille de mots

Noms

økonomi (economy/finance)

økonomisering (the act of economizing)

økonom (economist)

samfundsøkonomi (macroeconomics)

privatøkonomi (personal finance)

Verbes

økonomisere (to economize)

Adjectifs

økonomisk (economic/financial)

samfundsøkonomisk (socio-economic)

uøkonomisk (uneconomical)

Apparenté

økonomistyring

økonomiklasse

økonomiudvalg

økonomisk vækst

økonomisk krise

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Common in formal writing, news, and professional Danish; rare in casual slang.

Erreurs courantes

Jeg økonomiserer penge. → Jeg økonomiserer med pengene.
Missing the preposition 'med'.
Han økonomiserer op til en ferie. → Han sparer op til en ferie.
You 'spare op' (save up), you don't 'økonomisere op'.
Vi må økonomisere på vandet. → Vi må økonomisere med vandet.
Using 'på' (which works with 'spare') instead of 'med'.
Økonomisere stress on first syllable. → Stress on 'se'.
Danish Latinate verbs usually have stress towards the end.
Using it for very trivial things (e.g., salt). → Spare på saltet.
The word is too formal for trivial household items.

Astuces

The 'Med' Rule

Always follow 'økonomisere' with 'med' when you mention the resource. It's the most common mistake for learners.

Register Awareness

Save this word for essays, business meetings, or when you want to sound particularly smart. Don't use it at a hot dog stand.

The 'Ø' Sound

Make sure your 'ø' is distinct. It’s a rounded vowel. Practice saying 'ø-ko' several times.

Sustainability

Use this word when writing about the environment. It's a favorite in Danish green-energy discourse.

Energy Management

If you're talking about fatigue or health, 'økonomisere med kræfterne' is the standard professional phrase.

Conciseness

Describe a good writer as someone who 'økonomiserer med sproget'. It's a high-level compliment.

Word Family

Remember that 'økonomi' is the root. If you know 'economy', you already know 80% of this word.

vs. Rationere

Use 'rationere' for emergencies (war, drought) and 'økonomisere' for wise management.

The Manager

Imagine you are the 'Manager' (Økonom) of your own life. To manage is to 'økonomisere'.

News Keywords

Listen for this word during the 'Business' (Erhverv) section of Danish news.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Economy' + 'Is' + 'Ere' (Air). To keep the 'Economy' in the 'Air' (alive), you must 'økonomisere'. Or: 'Øko' (Eco) + 'No' (No) + 'Mi' (Me) -> 'Economy is No longer just about Me, I must save'.

Association visuelle

Imagine a person carefully pouring water from a large jug into a tiny cup, making sure not a single drop is spilled. This is the essence of 'økonomisere'.

Word Web

Økonomi Spare Ressourcer Management Frugality Efficiency Budget Sustainability

Défi

Try to use 'økonomisere med' in three different contexts today: one for time, one for money, and one for energy.

Origine du mot

Derived from the noun 'økonomi', which comes from the Greek 'oikonomia' (household management). The suffix '-isere' is a common Danish verb-forming suffix derived from French '-iser' and Latin '-izare'.

Sens originel : The management of a household and its resources.

Indo-European (via Greek and Latin into Germanic Danish).

Contexte culturel

Be careful not to use it when talking to someone who is genuinely impoverished, as it can sound like you are giving cold, clinical advice to someone in a desperate situation.

English speakers often use 'save' or 'cut back'. 'Economize' sounds slightly more Victorian or technical in English than 'økonomisere' does in Danish.

Used in Danish government white papers on the 'velfærdsstat' (welfare state). Commonly found in the works of Danish economists like Ester Boserup. Often used in medical guides for patients with 'Kronisk Træthedssyndrom' (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Personal Finance

økonomisere med budgettet
økonomisere med lommepengene
økonomisere i hverdagen
økonomisere med madbudgettet

Health and Energy

økonomisere med kræfterne
økonomisere med energien
økonomisere med søvnen
økonomisere med bevægelserne

Professional/Business

økonomisere med ressourcerne
økonomisere med driftomkostningerne
økonomisere med arbejdstiden
økonomisere med lageret

Environment

økonomisere med vandet
økonomisere med råstofferne
økonomisere med CO2-budgettet
økonomisere med naturen

Writing/Speech

økonomisere med ordene
økonomisere med tillægsordene
økonomisere med virkemidlerne
økonomisere med taletiden

Amorces de conversation

"Hvordan plejer du at økonomisere med din tid i en travl uge?"

"Mener du, at vi som samfund er gode nok til at økonomisere med naturens ressourcer?"

"Har du nogensinde været i en situation, hvor du virkelig skulle økonomisere med dine penge?"

"Er det vigtigere at økonomisere med kræfterne eller at give alt, hvad man har?"

"Hvordan kan man bedst lære børn at økonomisere med deres lommepenge?"

Sujets d'écriture

Skriv om en gang hvor du var nødt til at økonomisere med noget vigtigt (tid, penge, energi). Hvad lærte du?

Reflektér over hvordan du kan økonomisere bedre med din mentale energi i hverdagen.

Diskutér fordele og ulemper ved at økonomisere med sandheden i visse sociale situationer.

Hvordan ville verden se ud, hvis alle økonomiserede med deres forbrug i en måned?

Beskriv din strategi for at økonomisere med dine studier eller dit arbejde.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

Not directly. You don't 'økonomisere' a person. You 'økonomisere med' a person's time or energy. It would be very strange to say 'Jeg økonomiserer min ven'.

It is almost always 'med'. You use 'på' with 'spare' (spare på vandet), but 'økonomisere med vandet'.

No, it's quite formal. In everyday speech, Danes usually say 'spare på' or 'passe på'.

Yes, in a poetic or cynical sense. 'Han økonomiserer med sin kærlighed' would mean he is not very generous with his affection.

The noun form is 'økonomisering'. For example: 'Økonomisering med ressourcerne er vigtig'.

It is a weak verb (Group 1), meaning it ends in -ede in the past tense.

You can say 'spare lidt' or 'holde lidt igen med pengene'.

Yes, 'Der skal økonomiseres med midlerne', but it sounds very bureaucratic.

Etymologically, yes, both come from 'oikos' (house). In modern Danish, 'økonomisere' is often used in ecological contexts.

The stress is definitely on 'se': ø-ko-no-mi-SE-re.

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