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German word
Verringerung
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈʁɪŋəʁʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounreduction
Example
Die Verringerungen der Nachfrage sind deutlich.
The reductions in demand are evident.
More examples
Eine anhaltende Verringerung der Emissionen ist für das Klima entscheidend.
A sustained reduction in emissions is crucial for the climate.
Core concept
A measurable amount or intensity becomes smaller, like a bar steadily shortening.
Common phrases
anhaltende Verringerung der Emissionen
sustained reduction in emissions
prozentuale Verringerung der Fälle
percentage reduction in cases
Verringerung des Risikos
reduction in risk
Similar words
Abnahme: A gradual or natural decrease in amount or number over time.
Rückgang: A decline in a figure or rate, especially in economic or statistical contexts.
Reduzierung: A deliberate reduction in quantity or size, or the process of making it smaller.
Senkung: A lowering of a price, temperature, or similar measurable level.
Definition in German
Verringerung ist ein Substantiv für das Absinken oder die Reduktion einer Größe, Menge oder Intensität.
Word origin
Verringerung is formed from the verb verringern, meaning to make smaller, with the noun-forming suffix -ung.
Usage tips
- Verringerung is a feminine noun, and its plural is Verringerungen.
Other meanings
- decreasenoun
- contractionnoun
Related words
- verringernreduceverb
- verringertdecreasedadjective
- Verringerungsmaßnahmereduction measurenoun