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to reduce
To actively reduce or decrease something in its amount, size, intensity, or value. It describes a deliberate action of making something smaller or less.
Wir müssen unsere Ausgaben vermindern, um Geld zu sparen.
We need to reduce our expenses in order to save money.
to decrease
To decrease on its own in amount, size, or value; to become less. Describes a process in which something becomes smaller without direct action.
Durch die neuen Maßnahmen hat sich die Zahl der Unfälle deutlich vermindert.
Because of the new measures, the number of accidents has decreased significantly.
The verb 'vermindern' (to reduce) is inseparable. The prefix 'ver-' remains firmly attached to the verb stem in all sentence forms and tenses.
Die Regierung hat die Steuern vermindert.
The government has reduced taxes.
There are two uses to distinguish: 'etwas vermindern' (to reduce something) is an active action in which someone makes something smaller or less. 'Sich vermindern' (to decrease) describes a process in which something becomes less on its own.
Der Arzt riet ihm, seinen Zuckerkonsum zu vermindern.
The doctor advised him to reduce his sugar consumption.
'Vermindern' (to reduce) belongs more to written language or formal contexts. It is often used in the news, reports, or specialist texts.
Das Unternehmen muss die Produktionskosten vermindern, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben.
The company must reduce production costs in order to remain competitive.
Common things that can be actively reduced are abstract concepts such as risk, stress, costs, or appetite.
Durch regelmäßige Pausen können Sie den Stress bei der Arbeit vermindern.
By taking regular breaks, you can reduce stress at work.
to reduce
„Reduzieren“ and „vermindern“ can both refer to a deliberate decrease and are often interchangeable. „Reduzieren“ frequently emphasizes deliberately lowering something to a lower level; „vermindern“ states more generally that the amount, value, or intensity is made lower.
Die Ärztin vermindert die tägliche Dosis vorsichtig, damit die Beschwerden nicht zurückkehren.
The doctor is carefully reducing the daily dose so that the symptoms do not return.
Die Ärztin reduziert die tägliche Dosis gezielt von drei Tabletten auf zwei.
The doctor is deliberately reducing the daily dose from three tablets to two.
