Reduzierung
Die Reduzierung der Kosten war notwendig, um die Verluste auszugleichen.
The reduction in costs was necessary to offset the losses.
the act of making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
Die Reduzierung der Arbeitszeit führte zu mehr Freizeit für die Mitarbeiter.
The reduction in working hours led to more leisure time for employees.
Eine Reduzierung der Treibhausgasemissionen ist dringend erforderlich.
A reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is urgently needed.
Commonly used in business, economics, and environmental contexts.
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Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Pay attention to compound nouns like *Kostenreduzierung* (cost reduction) or *Personalreduzierung* (staff reduction), which are frequently used in business and economics.
Gold Rule
Noun Formation
Words ending in *-ung* are almost always feminine nouns in German (die Reduzierung, die Erhöhung).
Word Origin
From German *reduzieren* (to reduce) + *-ung* (suffix forming nouns denoting an action or result). *Reduzieren* derives from Latin *reducere* (to lead back, reduce).
Usage Notes
Used in formal contexts, often in written language. The verb form *reduzieren* is more common in everyday speech.