No. 4,574 in German
schonen
To treat gently, spare, or conserve.
In a sentence
Die Ärzte versuchen, die Beine des Patienten zu schonen.
The doctors are trying to spare the patient's legs.
The word 'schonen' in this sentence is about preserving or sparing something from harm, specifically the patient's legs.
Wir sollten die Umwelt schonen, um Nachhaltigkeit zu gewährleisten.
We should conserve the environment to ensure sustainability.
Here, 'schonen' means to protect, care for, or conserve, indicating a thoughtful and respectful use of resources.
Es ist wichtig, den Rücken zu schonen, wenn man schwere Lasten hebt.
It's important to care for your back when lifting heavy loads.
In this sentence, 'schonen' refers to taking precautionary measures or avoiding strain to preserve physical well-being.
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