German word

Sparmaßnahme

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpaːɐ̯ˌmaːsˌnaːmə/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncost-cutting measure

Example

Die Sparmaßnahmen sind ab diesem Monat verbindlich.

The cost-cutting measures are mandatory as of this month.

Illustration for Sparmaßnahme (cost-cutting measure)

More examples

Die vorübergehende Sparmaßnahme traf vor allem kommunale Dienste.

The temporary cost-cutting measure mainly affected municipal services.

Core concept

A budget meeting produces a concrete plan that trims several expenses rather than merely calling for general thrift.

Common phrases

  • vorübergehende Sparmaßnahme

    temporary cost-cutting measure

  • Sparmaßnahme anordnen

    order a cost-cutting measure

  • Sparmaßnahme im öffentlichen Dienst

    cost-cutting measure in the public sector

Similar words

Einsparung: The financial saving achieved through lower spending.
Kürzung: A reduction made to spending or a budget.
Kostensenkung: A targeted effort to bring costs down.
Sparprogramm: A coordinated plan for carrying out several savings measures.

Definition in German

Maßnahme zur Verringerung von Ausgaben oder zur Einsparung von Geld, meist von Behörden oder Unternehmen beschlossen.

Word origin

The compound joins the combining form Spar- from sparen with Maßnahme, a noun for an organized measure or action.

Usage tips

  • The formal word often appears in announcements and reports, while everyday speech may use Kosten senken for the practical act of reducing costs.

Other meanings

  • austerity measurenoun

Opposites

  • Ausgabenerhöhungincrease in spendingnoun

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