vermindert
reduced
Less than before; reduced in quantity, strength, or extent.
EXAMPLE
Wegen des Regens ist die Sicht deutlich vermindert.
Visibility is significantly reduced because of the rain.
vermindert
reduced / diminished
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Meanings
vermindert
diminished
In music, 'vermindert' (diminished) describes an interval that is one semitone smaller than the corresponding perfect or minor interval, or a chord containing such an interval.
EXAMPLE
Am Ende des Stücks erklingt ein verminderter Akkord.
A diminished chord sounds at the end of the piece.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry vermindert, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | vermindert |
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After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word family
'Vermindert' (reduced / diminished) is the participle and adjective derived from the verb 'vermindern' (to reduce). As an adjective, it often appears before a noun or after 'sein' (to be) and describes a resulting state.
EXAMPLE
Die verminderten Kosten erleichtern die Planung.
The reduced costs make planning easier.
Nach der Behandlung ist die Belastbarkeit deutlich vermindert.
After the treatment, the ability to cope with physical strain is significantly reduced.
Typical collocations
In this sense, 'vermindert' (reduced) often occurs with words related to perception, performance, and strain. Typical collocations include 'verminderte Sicht' (reduced visibility), 'verminderte Leistungsfähigkeit' (reduced ability to perform), and 'verminderte Belastbarkeit' (reduced ability to cope with strain).
EXAMPLE
Nach der Nachtschicht klagen viele Beschäftigte über eine verminderte Leistungsfähigkeit.
After the night shift, many employees complain of a reduced ability to perform.
Musical terminology
The musical meaning can be recognized by words such as 'Akkord' (chord), 'Intervall' (interval), 'Ton' (note), or 'Dreiklang' (triad). In this context, 'vermindert' (diminished) is a technical term used in music theory.
EXAMPLE
Der verminderte Dreiklang erzeugt kurz vor dem Schluss eine starke Spannung.
The diminished triad creates strong tension just before the end.
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