reduction
die Verringerung, die Verringerungen
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reduction
The process or result of something becoming smaller or less in number, amount, size, or intensity; a reduction or decrease.
Die Firma plant eine Verringerung der Produktionskosten um zehn Prozent.
The company is planning a reduction in production costs by ten percent.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Verringerungen |
| genitive | der Verringerung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Verringerung | die Verringerungen |
| accusative | die Verringerung | die Verringerungen |
| dative | der Verringerung | den Verringerungen |
| genitive | der Verringerung | der Verringerungen |
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'Die Verringerung' (the reduction) is derived from the verb 'verringern' (to reduce). This verb in turn is based on the adjective 'gering' (small, little, slight). So a 'Verringerung' makes something smaller or less.
Wir müssen die Ausgaben verringern, um zu sparen.
We need to reduce expenses in order to save money.
The noun 'Verringerung' (reduction) is very often used with a genitive object to specify what is being reduced. This construction is typical of formal and written language.
Die Verringerung des Lärms ist unser oberstes Ziel.
The reduction of noise is our top priority.
Man diskutiert über eine Verringerung der Arbeitszeit.
People are discussing a reduction in working hours.
'Verringerung' (reduction) is a formal word found mainly in the news, reports, technical texts, and administrative language. In everyday language, you would often simply say that something is 'weniger wird' (becoming less).
Der Bericht empfiehlt eine Verringerung der Emissionen.
The report recommends a reduction in emissions.
decline / receding
Rückgang and Verringerung both refer to a smaller amount or number. Rückgang usually describes a development over a period of time, while Verringerung places more emphasis on the result or process of becoming smaller. Rückgang is suitable for falling sales figures, while Verringerung is more appropriate for a deliberate reduction.
Die Verringerung der Produktionsmenge war eine bewusste Entscheidung.
The reduction in production volume was a deliberate decision.
Der Rückgang der Verkaufszahlen hielt mehrere Monate an.
The decline in sales continued for several months.
