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Reduced or made smaller in quantity, size, extent, or intensity. It is the past participle of 'verringern' (to reduce), used as an adjective.
Durch die neuen Maßnahmen gibt es ein verringertes Risiko für Unfälle.
Thanks to the new measures, there is a reduced risk of accidents.
'Verringert' (reduced) is the past participle of the verb 'verringern' (to reduce). In German, many participles can be used like adjectives before a noun and then describe its state.
Die Firma bietet das Produkt zu einem verringerten Preis an.
The company is offering the product at a reduced price.
The underlying verb 'verringern' (to reduce) is derived from the adjective 'gering' (small, low). The prefix 'ver-' expresses a change here, so it means 'to make smaller/less'.
Wir müssen die Kosten verringern.
We need to reduce the costs.
'Verringert' (reduced) is often used in formal or technical contexts. Typical combinations are 'verringertes Risiko' (reduced risk), 'verringerte Geschwindigkeit' (reduced speed), 'verringerter Appetit' (reduced appetite), or 'verringerter Bedarf' (reduced need/demand).
Seit der neuen Regelung gilt auf dieser Straße eine verringerte Geschwindigkeit.
Since the new regulation, a reduced speed applies on this road.
reduced / discounted
Reduziert and verringert often mean that an amount, size, or intensity has become smaller. Reduziert often refers to a planned or specified setting, while verringert focuses more strongly on the result of making something smaller. In many sentences, both words are possible, but the typical collocation can determine the choice.
Die verringerte Leistung des Geräts verlängert die Ladezeit.
The device's reduced power extends the charging time.
Das Gerät arbeitet jetzt mit reduzierter Leistung.
The device is now operating at reduced power.
