German word

vermindern

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈmɪndɐn/

Meaning

  • verbreduce

Example

Wir vermindern die Risiken.

We reduce the risks.

Illustration for vermindern (reduce)

More examples

Ein offenes Gespräch kann den Stress vermindern.

An open conversation can reduce stress.

Core concept

A control knob turns down a quantity or intensity, making a risk, burden, or size less.

Common phrases

  • den Stress vermindern

    reduce stress

  • die Wahrscheinlichkeit vermindern

    reduce the probability

  • die Auswirkungen vermindern

    reduce the effects

Similar words

verringern: To make an amount or intensity smaller.
reduzieren: To reduce a number or percentage.
mindern: To lessen the severity of damage or loss.
senken: To bring a height or level down.

Definition in German

etwas kleiner oder schwächer machen

Word origin

Vermindern combines ver- with mindern, a verb related to German minder ('less'), and means bringing something to a lower degree.

Usage tips

  • Vermindern takes a direct accusative object, while sich vermindern describes something becoming less without naming an agent.

Other meanings

  • cut downverb
  • alleviateverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Verminderungreductionnoun
  • vermindertreducedadjective
  • verminderbarreducibleadjective

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