German word

ermäßigen

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈmɛːsɪgn̩/

Meaning

  • verblower

Example

Viele Läden ermäßigen im Januar ihre Preise.

Many stores lower their prices in January.

Illustration for ermäßigen (lower)

More examples

Die Universität ermäßigt die Semestergebühren für Studierende mit geringem Einkommen.

The university reduces semester fees for students with low incomes.

Core concept

A shop, institution, or authority lowers a set charge, making the same product or service cost less than before.

Common phrases

  • ermäßigen die Preise

    reduce prices

  • ermäßigen den Eintritt

    reduce the admission fee

  • ermäßigen die Beiträge

    reduce contributions

Similar words

reduzieren: To cut the amount, size, or price of something.
senken: To bring a standard, level, or price to a lower point.
vergünstigen: To offer a product at a more affordable price.
herabsetzen: To lower the price shown for an item.

Definition in German

etwas günstiger machen; insbesondere Preise, Gebühren oder Beiträge herabsetzen

Word origin

Ermäßigen is a derived verb from mäßigen, which is related to Maß and expresses making something moderate or less excessive.

Usage tips

  • Ermäßigen is transitive in standard usage, as in Preise ermäßigen; the subject is the seller or institution, not the price being lowered.

Other meanings

  • discountverb

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