아끼다

Meanings

save; cut back onTo handle and use something cautiously instead of using it recklessly because one recognizes its value.
love; valueTo take care of and value someone or something.

Examples from Lessons (3)

여기 케이크 도 정말 맛있으니까 아끼지 마라, 다 먹어!
The cake here is really good too, so don't hold back, eat it all!
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아니, 다음 화는 너 랑 같이 보려고 일부러 아껴 놓았거든.
No, I specifically saved the next episode so I could watch it with you.
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자신 이 가장 아끼는 멤버 가 최애라고 말하는 사람 이 많아요.
Many people say that the member they cherish the most is their 'choiae' (ultimate bias).
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Grammar in These Examples

-아/어Level 1Informal ending -는/ㄹLevel 1Verb noun modifier -지 말다Level 1Don't do -지Level 1Sentence ending