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reduction
The decrease or reduction of something, for example a price, a value, a penalty, or an impairment. The term is often used in formal or legal contexts.
Wegen der Lärmbelästigung durch die Baustelle forderte der Mieter eine Minderung der Miete.
Because of the noise disturbance from the construction site, the tenant demanded a reduction in rent.
'Die Minderung' (reduction) is a noun derived from the verb 'mindern' (to reduce, to decrease). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun that describes the process or result of the action.
Der Lärm hat sich gemindert, seit die Bauarbeiten vorbei sind.
The noise has decreased since the construction work ended.
This word belongs to formal language and is especially common in legal or business contexts, for example in tenancy law or contracts.
Im Vertrag ist eine Klausel zur Minderung des Kaufpreises bei Mängeln enthalten.
The contract contains a clause on the reduction of the purchase price in the event of defects.
'Minderung' (reduction) is often used with the genitive to say what is being reduced, e.g. 'Minderung der Miete' (reduction in rent). You can also say 'eine Minderung fordern' (to demand a reduction), 'verlangen' (to request/demand), or 'beantragen' (to apply for).
Er hat wegen des Wasserschadens eine Minderung der Miete beantragt.
Because of the water damage, he applied for a reduction in rent.
increase / rise
'die Erhöhung' and 'die Minderung' are clear opposites. 'die Erhöhung' means that an amount, value, or degree becomes larger. 'die Minderung' means that something becomes smaller or lower. 'Minderung' often sounds more formal and is used, for example, with prices, values, penalties, or legal issues. In everyday situations, people often also say 'Senkung' or 'Verringerung' for simple cases, but 'Minderung' is precise when referring to an official or formal reduction.
Zur Minderung des Lärms werden neue Fenster eingebaut.
New windows are being installed to reduce the noise.
Bei den Eltern spricht sie über die Erhöhung der monatlichen Kosten.
She talks with the parents about the increase in monthly costs.