tasarrufu

Tasarrufu is a Turkish noun that denotes prudent management and the saving or economization of resources. It can refer to personal thrift—saving money or conserving time and energy—as well as to administrative or governmental efficiency, such as the management of assets or the allocation of resources. In public policy, the term is often used with modifiers like tedbirleri to describe austerity or efficiency programs.

Etymology and usage: The word derives from Arabic tasarruf, meaning discretion, management, or administration. In Turkish it appears in compounds such as devletin tasarrufu (the state’s management) or tasarrufu tedbirleri (savings or austerity measures). The related verb is tasarruf etmek, meaning to save, to manage prudently, or to economize.

Contexts: In everyday language, tasarrufu is commonly used to discuss personal finance and household budgeting. In environmental and energy contexts it appears in expressions like enerji tasarrufu, emphasizing efficiency and reduced consumption. In fiscal policy, tasarruf tedbirleri refer to steps taken to reduce spending or improve government efficiency. The term is often contrasted with israf, which denotes wasteful use of resources.

See also: israf, enerji tasarrufu, tasarruf (savings). In modern Turkish discourse, tasarrufu remains a frequent term in discussions of budgeting, policy reform, and everyday frugality.