English–German

“reduce” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪndɐn/

Example

Diese Maßnahmen mindern das Risiko.

These measures reduce the risk.

Illustration for mindern (reduce)

How to say “reduce” in German

“Reduce” in German is mindern.

A control knob turns down the amount, force, or effect of something.

Full entry for mindern: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mindern

Die Therapie mindert die Symptome deutlich.

This therapy significantly reduces the symptoms.

Tips for using mindern

  • Mindern is common in formal or written language, especially with abstract objects such as Risiko, Schaden, or Wirkung.

Other German words for “reduce”

Ich reduziere den Zucker im Kaffee.

I reduce the sugar in my coffee.

Ich verringere meinen Verbrauch.

I am reducing my consumption.

Wir vermindern die Risiken.

We reduce the risks.

“reduce” in other languages