German Conversation · Level 140
30 words
German word
verringern
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈʁɪŋɐn/
Meaning
- verbreduce
Example
Ich verringere meinen Verbrauch.
I am reducing my consumption.
More examples
Durch Energiesparen können wir den CO2-Ausstoß verringern.
By saving energy, we can reduce CO2 emissions.
Core concept
A strong or extensive condition is adjusted toward a lower level on a control scale.
Common phrases
den CO2-Ausstoß verringern
reduce CO2 emissions
die Ausgaben verringern
reduce expenses
die Menge verringern
reduce the quantity
Similar words
reduzieren: To lower a quantity expressed as a unit or number.
senken: To bring a numerical value or rate down.
vermindern: To make a harmful effect or problem less severe.
Definition in German
Die Menge, das Ausmaß oder die Stärke von etwas herabsetzen.
Word origin
Verringern is a German derivation from gering, with ver- and the suffix -ern creating a verb meaning to make smaller or less.
Usage tips
- For a direct reduction, German uses verringern with the thing reduced, whereas sich verringern describes the thing becoming less.
Other meanings
- shrinkverb
- decreaseverb
Related words
- Verringerungreductionnoun
- verringertreducedadjective
- verringerbarreducibleadjective